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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.22, 1,952.26 and 892.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.22, 1,952.26 and 892.16 is: 1,337.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.22 : 1,952.26 = 892.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.22/1,952.26 = 892.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.22x = 1,952.26 × 892.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.22x = 1,741,728.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,728.28/1,302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.51

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