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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.24, 1,521.09 and 892.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.24, 1,521.09 and 892.17 is: 1,232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.24 : 1,521.09 = 892.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.24/1,521.09 = 892.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.24x = 1,521.09 × 892.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.24x = 1,357,070.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,070.87/1,101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.31

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