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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.77, 1,882.72 and 892.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.77, 1,882.72 and 892.47 is: 1,231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.77 : 1,882.72 = 892.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.77/1,882.72 = 892.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.77x = 1,882.72 × 892.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.77x = 1,680,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,271.12/1,364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.18

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