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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.08, 2,139.84 and 930.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.08, 2,139.84 and 930.08 is: 1,283.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.08 : 2,139.84 = 930.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.08/2,139.84 = 930.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.08x = 2,139.84 × 930.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.08x = 1,990,222.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,222.39/1,551.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.12

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