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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.06, 1,373.40 and 837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.06, 1,373.40 and 837.30 is: 1,256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.06 : 1,373.40 = 837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.06/1,373.40 = 837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.06x = 1,373.40 × 837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.06x = 1,149,947.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,947.82/915.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.69

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