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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.22, 1,883.70 and 892.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.22, 1,883.70 and 892.44 is: 1,232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.22 : 1,883.70 = 892.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.22/1,883.70 = 892.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.22x = 1,883.70 × 892.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.22x = 1,681,089.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,089.23/1,364.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.27

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