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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.18, 1,285.24 and 926.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.18, 1,285.24 and 926.38 is: 1,270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.18 : 1,285.24 = 926.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.18/1,285.24 = 926.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.18x = 1,285.24 × 926.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.18x = 1,190,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,609.57/937.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.42

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