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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.66, 1,255.11 and 831.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.66, 1,255.11 and 831.74 is: 1,145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.66 : 1,255.11 = 831.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.66/1,255.11 = 831.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.66x = 1,255.11 × 831.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.66x = 1,043,925.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,925.19/911.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.08

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