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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.62, 1,294.92 and 834.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.62, 1,294.92 and 834.55 is: 1,152.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.62 : 1,294.92 = 834.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.62/1,294.92 = 834.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.62x = 1,294.92 × 834.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.62x = 1,080,675.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,675.38/937.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.57

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