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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.17, 2,033.31 and 892.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.17, 2,033.31 and 892.87 is: 1,339.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.17 : 2,033.31 = 892.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.17/2,033.31 = 892.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.17x = 2,033.31 × 892.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.17x = 1,815,481.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,481.50/1,355.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.67

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