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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.13, 1,525.77 and 892.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.13, 1,525.77 and 892.11 is: 1,334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.13 : 1,525.77 = 892.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.13/1,525.77 = 892.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.13x = 1,525.77 × 892.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.13x = 1,361,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,160.40/1,020.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.30

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