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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.76, 1,274.66 and 857.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.76, 1,274.66 and 857.16 is: 1,184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.76 : 1,274.66 = 857.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.76/1,274.66 = 857.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.76x = 1,274.66 × 857.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.76x = 1,092,587.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,587.57/922.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.04

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