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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.40, 1,382.51 and 836.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.40, 1,382.51 and 836.90 is: 1,253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.40 : 1,382.51 = 836.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.40/1,382.51 = 836.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.40x = 1,382.51 × 836.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.40x = 1,157,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,022.62/923.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.00

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