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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.38, 1,381.91 and 871.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.38, 1,381.91 and 871.38 is: 1,301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.38 : 1,381.91 = 871.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.38/1,381.91 = 871.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.38x = 1,381.91 × 871.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.38x = 1,204,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,164.38/925.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.26

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