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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.27, 1,638.98 and 892.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.27, 1,638.98 and 892.63 is: 1,232.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.27 : 1,638.98 = 892.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.27/1,638.98 = 892.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.27x = 1,638.98 × 892.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.27x = 1,463,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,002.72/1,187.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.24

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