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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.10, 1,279.92 and 833.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.10, 1,279.92 and 833.82 is: 1,144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.10 : 1,279.92 = 833.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.10/1,279.92 = 833.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.10x = 1,279.92 × 833.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.10x = 1,067,222.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,222.89/932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.97

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