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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.54, 1,295.08 and 814.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.54, 1,295.08 and 814.82 is: 1,125.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.54 : 1,295.08 = 814.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.54/1,295.08 = 814.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.54x = 1,295.08 × 814.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.54x = 1,055,257.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,257.09/937.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.56

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