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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.04, 2,118.92 and 892.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.04, 2,118.92 and 892.04 is: 1,338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.04 : 2,118.92 = 892.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.04/2,118.92 = 892.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.04x = 2,118.92 × 892.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.04x = 1,890,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,161.40/1,412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.60

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