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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.67, 1,515.32 and 892.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.67, 1,515.32 and 892.85 is: 1,339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.67 : 1,515.32 = 892.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.67/1,515.32 = 892.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.67x = 1,515.32 × 892.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.67x = 1,352,941.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,941.42/1,009.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.99

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