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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.36, 1,619.93 and 892.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.36, 1,619.93 and 892.12 is: 1,332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.36 : 1,619.93 = 892.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.36/1,619.93 = 892.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.36x = 1,619.93 × 892.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.36x = 1,445,171.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,171.95/1,084.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.74

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