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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.04, 1,255.34 and 811.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.04, 1,255.34 and 811.74 is: 1,118.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.04 : 1,255.34 = 811.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.04/1,255.34 = 811.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.04x = 1,255.34 × 811.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.04x = 1,019,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,009.69/911.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.51

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