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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.94, 1,274.55 and 838.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.94, 1,274.55 and 838.46 is: 1,154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.94 : 1,274.55 = 838.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.94/1,274.55 = 838.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.94x = 1,274.55 × 838.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.94x = 1,068,659.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,659.19/925.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.13

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