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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.10, 1,269.81 and 904.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.10, 1,269.81 and 904.23 is: 1,239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.10 : 1,269.81 = 904.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.10/1,269.81 = 904.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.10x = 1,269.81 × 904.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.10x = 1,148,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,200.30/926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.82

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