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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.94, 1,273.17 and 837.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.94, 1,273.17 and 837.46 is: 1,152.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.94 : 1,273.17 = 837.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.94/1,273.17 = 837.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.94x = 1,273.17 × 837.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.94x = 1,066,228.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,228.95/924.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.75

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