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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.40, 1,275.46 and 837.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.40, 1,275.46 and 837.40 is: 1,154.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.40 : 1,275.46 = 837.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.40/1,275.46 = 837.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.40x = 1,275.46 × 837.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.40x = 1,068,070.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,070.20/925.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.17

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