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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.04, 1,874.44 and 892.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.04, 1,874.44 and 892.48 is: 1,230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.04 : 1,874.44 = 892.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.04/1,874.44 = 892.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.04x = 1,874.44 × 892.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.04x = 1,672,900.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,900.21/1,359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.94

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