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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.92, 1,274.04 and 904.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.92, 1,274.04 and 904.04 is: 1,243.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.92 : 1,274.04 = 904.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.92/1,274.04 = 904.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.92x = 1,274.04 × 904.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.92x = 1,151,783.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,783.12/925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.93

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