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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.38, 1,841.98 and 892.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.38, 1,841.98 and 892.12 is: 1,231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.38 : 1,841.98 = 892.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.38/1,841.98 = 892.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.38x = 1,841.98 × 892.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.38x = 1,643,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,267.20/1,334.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.48

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