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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.73, 1,299.53 and 924.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.73, 1,299.53 and 924.51 is: 1,281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.73 : 1,299.53 = 924.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.73/1,299.53 = 924.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.73x = 1,299.53 × 924.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.73x = 1,201,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,432.20/937.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.22

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