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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.36, 1,809.24 and 892.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.36, 1,809.24 and 892.06 is: 1,229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.36 : 1,809.24 = 892.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.36/1,809.24 = 892.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.36x = 1,809.24 × 892.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.36x = 1,613,950.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,950.63/1,312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.81

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