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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.46, 1,373.19 and 831.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.46, 1,373.19 and 831.94 is: 1,247.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.46 : 1,373.19 = 831.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.46/1,373.19 = 831.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.46x = 1,373.19 × 831.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.46x = 1,142,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,411.69/915.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.91

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