Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.16, 1,276 and 874.27
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 930.16, 1,276 and 874.27 is: 1,199.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
930.16 : 1,276 = 874.27 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
930.16/1,276 = 874.27/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
930.16x = 1,276 × 874.27 - Step 4: Simplify right side
930.16x = 1,115,568.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,115,568.52/930.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,199.33
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