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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.73, 1,291.77 and 804.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.73, 1,291.77 and 804.51 is: 1,108.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.73 : 1,291.77 = 804.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.73/1,291.77 = 804.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.73x = 1,291.77 × 804.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.73x = 1,039,241.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,241.88/937.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.26

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