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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.51, 2,002.79 and 892.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.51, 2,002.79 and 892.07 is: 1,230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.51 : 2,002.79 = 892.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.51/2,002.79 = 892.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.51x = 2,002.79 × 892.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.51x = 1,786,628.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,628.88/1,451.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.88

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