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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.30, 1,811.62 and 892.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.30, 1,811.62 and 892.92 is: 1,231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.30 : 1,811.62 = 892.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.30/1,811.62 = 892.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.30x = 1,811.62 × 892.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.30x = 1,617,631.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,631.73/1,313.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.73

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