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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.83, 2,176.73 and 892.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.83, 2,176.73 and 892.12 is: 1,334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.83 : 2,176.73 = 892.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.83/2,176.73 = 892.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.83x = 2,176.73 × 892.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.83x = 1,941,893.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,893.48/1,454.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.80

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