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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.96, 1,293.78 and 906.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.96, 1,293.78 and 906.28 is: 1,250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.96 : 1,293.78 = 906.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.96/1,293.78 = 906.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.96x = 1,293.78 × 906.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.96x = 1,172,526.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,526.94/937.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.08

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