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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.94, 1,501.82 and 892.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.94, 1,501.82 and 892.12 is: 1,230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.94 : 1,501.82 = 892.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.94/1,501.82 = 892.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.94x = 1,501.82 × 892.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.94x = 1,339,803.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,803.66/1,088.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.37

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