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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.70, 1,917.03 and 892.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.70, 1,917.03 and 892.02 is: 1,231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.70 : 1,917.03 = 892.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.70/1,917.03 = 892.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.70x = 1,917.03 × 892.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.70x = 1,710,029.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,029.10/1,388.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.39

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