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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.67, 2,162.57 and 892.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.67, 2,162.57 and 892.29 is: 1,340.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.67 : 2,162.57 = 892.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.67/2,162.57 = 892.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.67x = 2,162.57 × 892.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.67x = 1,929,635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929,635.12/1,439.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.33

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