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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.76, 1,873.62 and 892.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.76, 1,873.62 and 892.20 is: 1,230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.76 : 1,873.62 = 892.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.76/1,873.62 = 892.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.76x = 1,873.62 × 892.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.76x = 1,671,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,643.76/1,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.27

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