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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.90, 1,886.40 and 892.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.90, 1,886.40 and 892.20 is: 1,341.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.90 : 1,886.40 = 892.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.90/1,886.40 = 892.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.90x = 1,886.40 × 892.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.90x = 1,683,046.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,046.08/1,254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.18

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