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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.53, 1,569.69 and 892.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.53, 1,569.69 and 892.44 is: 1,339.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.53 : 1,569.69 = 892.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.53/1,569.69 = 892.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.53x = 1,569.69 × 892.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.53x = 1,400,854.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,854.14/1,045.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.85

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