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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.69, 1,660.84 and 892.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.69, 1,660.84 and 892.85 is: 1,339.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.69 : 1,660.84 = 892.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.69/1,660.84 = 892.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.69x = 1,660.84 × 892.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.69x = 1,482,870.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,870.46/1,106.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.92

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