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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.91, 2,003.67 and 892.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.91, 2,003.67 and 892.07 is: 1,231.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.91 : 2,003.67 = 892.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.91/2,003.67 = 892.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.91x = 2,003.67 × 892.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.91x = 1,787,403.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,403.88/1,451.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.07

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