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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452, 2,002.94 and 892.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452, 2,002.94 and 892.74 is: 1,231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452 : 2,002.94 = 892.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452/2,002.94 = 892.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452x = 2,002.94 × 892.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452x = 1,788,104.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,104.66/1,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.48

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