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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.10, 1,687.83 and 892.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.10, 1,687.83 and 892.67 is: 1,230.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.10 : 1,687.83 = 892.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.10/1,687.83 = 892.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.10x = 1,687.83 × 892.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.10x = 1,506,675.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,675.21/1,224.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.84

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