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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.36, 1,771.32 and 892.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.36, 1,771.32 and 892.32 is: 1,230.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.36 : 1,771.32 = 892.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.36/1,771.32 = 892.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.36x = 1,771.32 × 892.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.36x = 1,580,584.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,584.26/1,284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.64

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