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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.66, 1,256.49 and 832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.66, 1,256.49 and 832.74 is: 1,146.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.66 : 1,256.49 = 832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.66/1,256.49 = 832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.66x = 1,256.49 × 832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.66x = 1,046,329.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,329.48/912.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.46

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