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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.79, 1,882.21 and 892.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.79, 1,882.21 and 892.50 is: 1,230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.79 : 1,882.21 = 892.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.79/1,882.21 = 892.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.79x = 1,882.21 × 892.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.79x = 1,679,872.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,872.43/1,364.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.87

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