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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.94, 1,267.65 and 833.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.94, 1,267.65 and 833.46 is: 1,147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.94 : 1,267.65 = 833.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.94/1,267.65 = 833.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.94x = 1,267.65 × 833.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.94x = 1,056,535.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,535.57/920.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.24

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