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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.90, 1,536.18 and 892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.90, 1,536.18 and 892.80 is: 1,231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.90 : 1,536.18 = 892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.90/1,536.18 = 892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.90x = 1,536.18 × 892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.90x = 1,371,501.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,501.50/1,113.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.26

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