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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.60, 1,964.40 and 892.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.60, 1,964.40 and 892.37 is: 1,232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.60 : 1,964.40 = 892.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.60/1,964.40 = 892.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.60x = 1,964.40 × 892.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.60x = 1,752,965.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,965.83/1,422.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.23

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