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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.51, 1,296.39 and 836.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.51, 1,296.39 and 836.42 is: 1,151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.51 : 1,296.39 = 836.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.51/1,296.39 = 836.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.51x = 1,296.39 × 836.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.51x = 1,084,315.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,315.86/941.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.68

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