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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.31, 1,266.11 and 912.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.31, 1,266.11 and 912.47 is: 1,249.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.31 : 1,266.11 = 912.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.31/1,266.11 = 912.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.31x = 1,266.11 × 912.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.31x = 1,155,277.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,277.35/924.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.88

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