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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.94, 1,628.91 and 892.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.94, 1,628.91 and 892.98 is: 1,339.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.94 : 1,628.91 = 892.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.94/1,628.91 = 892.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.94x = 1,628.91 × 892.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.94x = 1,454,584.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,584.05/1,085.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.47

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