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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.19, 1,727.56 and 892.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.19, 1,727.56 and 892.27 is: 1,336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.19 : 1,727.56 = 892.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.19/1,727.56 = 892.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.19x = 1,727.56 × 892.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.19x = 1,541,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,453.24/1,153.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.68

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