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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.21, 1,896.23 and 892.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.21, 1,896.23 and 892.49 is: 1,338.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.21 : 1,896.23 = 892.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.21/1,896.23 = 892.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.21x = 1,896.23 × 892.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.21x = 1,692,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,359.06/1,264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.67

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