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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.73, 1,859.22 and 892.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.73, 1,859.22 and 892.01 is: 1,337.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.73 : 1,859.22 = 892.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.73/1,859.22 = 892.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.73x = 1,859.22 × 892.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.73x = 1,658,433.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,433.54/1,239.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.74

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