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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.20, 1,292.22 and 813.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.20, 1,292.22 and 813.40 is: 1,120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.20 : 1,292.22 = 813.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.20/1,292.22 = 813.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.20x = 1,292.22 × 813.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.20x = 1,051,091.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,091.75/938.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.33

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