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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.40, 1,436.10 and 930.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.40, 1,436.10 and 930.40 is: 1,395.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.40 : 1,436.10 = 930.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.40/1,436.10 = 930.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.40x = 1,436.10 × 930.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.40x = 1,336,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,147.44/957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.60

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