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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.47, 1,773.09 and 892.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.47, 1,773.09 and 892.22 is: 1,230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.47 : 1,773.09 = 892.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.47/1,773.09 = 892.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.47x = 1,773.09 × 892.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.47x = 1,581,977.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,977.49/1,285.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.66

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