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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.28, 1,292.54 and 826.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.28, 1,292.54 and 826.86 is: 1,140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.28 : 1,292.54 = 826.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.28/1,292.54 = 826.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.28x = 1,292.54 × 826.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.28x = 1,068,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,749.62/937.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.27

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