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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.54, 1,283.40 and 825.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.54, 1,283.40 and 825.70 is: 1,138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.54 : 1,283.40 = 825.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.54/1,283.40 = 825.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.54x = 1,283.40 × 825.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.54x = 1,059,703.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,703.38/930.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.80

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