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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.48, 1,394.03 and 843.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.48, 1,394.03 and 843.68 is: 1,270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.48 : 1,394.03 = 843.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.48/1,394.03 = 843.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.48x = 1,394.03 × 843.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.48x = 1,176,116.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,116.08/925.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.82

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