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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.16 : 1,276 = 874.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.16/1,276 = 874.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.16x = 1,276 × 874.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.16x = 1,115,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,568.52/930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.33

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