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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.68, 1,536.06 and 892.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.68, 1,536.06 and 892.72 is: 1,232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.68 : 1,536.06 = 892.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.68/1,536.06 = 892.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.68x = 1,536.06 × 892.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.68x = 1,371,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,271.48/1,112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.40

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