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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.66, 1,639.14 and 892.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.66, 1,639.14 and 892.42 is: 1,231.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.66 : 1,639.14 = 892.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.66/1,639.14 = 892.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.66x = 1,639.14 × 892.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.66x = 1,462,788.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,788.66/1,187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.66

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