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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.48, 1,666.80 and 892.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.48, 1,666.80 and 892.78 is: 1,232.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.48 : 1,666.80 = 892.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.48/1,666.80 = 892.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.48x = 1,666.80 × 892.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.48x = 1,488,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,085.70/1,207.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.39

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