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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.29, 2,003.48 and 892.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.29, 2,003.48 and 892.53 is: 1,231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.29 : 2,003.48 = 892.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.29/2,003.48 = 892.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.29x = 2,003.48 × 892.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.29x = 1,788,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,161.54/1,452.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.27

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