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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.49, 1,556.97 and 892.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.49, 1,556.97 and 892.46 is: 1,231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.49 : 1,556.97 = 892.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.49/1,556.97 = 892.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.49x = 1,556.97 × 892.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.49x = 1,389,533.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,533.45/1,128.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.32

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