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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.67, 2,116.97 and 892.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.67, 2,116.97 and 892.10 is: 1,335.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.67 : 2,116.97 = 892.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.67/2,116.97 = 892.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.67x = 2,116.97 × 892.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.67x = 1,888,541.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,541.21/1,413.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.91

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