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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.68, 1,274.94 and 801.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.68, 1,274.94 and 801.34 is: 1,103.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.68 : 1,274.94 = 801.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.68/1,274.94 = 801.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.68x = 1,274.94 × 801.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.68x = 1,021,660.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,660.42/925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.69

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