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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.39, 1,958.40 and 892.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.39, 1,958.40 and 892.50 is: 1,340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.39 : 1,958.40 = 892.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.39/1,958.40 = 892.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.39x = 1,958.40 × 892.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.39x = 1,747,872
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,872/1,304.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.00

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