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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.63, 1,273.60 and 836.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.63, 1,273.60 and 836.15 is: 1,152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.63 : 1,273.60 = 836.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.63/1,273.60 = 836.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.63x = 1,273.60 × 836.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.63x = 1,064,912.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,912.18/923.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.97

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