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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.44, 1,274.12 and 809.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.44, 1,274.12 and 809.04 is: 1,113.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.44 : 1,274.12 = 809.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.44/1,274.12 = 809.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.44x = 1,274.12 × 809.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.44x = 1,030,814.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,814.04/925.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.86

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