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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.91, 2,004.47 and 892.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.91, 2,004.47 and 892.93 is: 1,231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.91 : 2,004.47 = 892.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.91/2,004.47 = 892.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.91x = 2,004.47 × 892.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.91x = 1,789,851.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,851.40/1,452.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.91

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