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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.92, 1,725.39 and 892.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.92, 1,725.39 and 892.16 is: 1,338.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.92 : 1,725.39 = 892.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.92/1,725.39 = 892.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.92x = 1,725.39 × 892.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.92x = 1,539,320.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,320.89/1,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.63

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