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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.53, 1,396.85 and 924.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.53, 1,396.85 and 924.17 is: 1,376.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.53 : 1,396.85 = 924.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.53/1,396.85 = 924.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.53x = 1,396.85 × 924.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.53x = 1,290,915.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,915.26/937.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.93

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