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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.97, 1,268.40 and 833.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.97, 1,268.40 and 833.68 is: 1,146.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.97 : 1,268.40 = 833.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.97/1,268.40 = 833.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.97x = 1,268.40 × 833.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.97x = 1,057,439.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,439.71/921.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.94

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