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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.45, 1,294.23 and 833.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.45, 1,294.23 and 833.65 is: 1,150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.45 : 1,294.23 = 833.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.45/1,294.23 = 833.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.45x = 1,294.23 × 833.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.45x = 1,078,934.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,934.73/937.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.92

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