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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.54, 1,920.69 and 892.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.54, 1,920.69 and 892.93 is: 1,337.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.54 : 1,920.69 = 892.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.54/1,920.69 = 892.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.54x = 1,920.69 × 892.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.54x = 1,715,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,041.72/1,282.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.22

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