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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.41, 1,745.82 and 892.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.41, 1,745.82 and 892.22 is: 1,229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.41 : 1,745.82 = 892.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.41/1,745.82 = 892.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.41x = 1,745.82 × 892.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.41x = 1,557,646.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,646.79/1,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.98

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