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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.66, 2,002.27 and 892.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.66, 2,002.27 and 892.45 is: 1,230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.66 : 2,002.27 = 892.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.66/2,002.27 = 892.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.66x = 2,002.27 × 892.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.66x = 1,786,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,921.97/1,451.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.95

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