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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.32, 2,044.40 and 892.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.32, 2,044.40 and 892.16 is: 1,231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.32 : 2,044.40 = 892.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.32/2,044.40 = 892.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.32x = 2,044.40 × 892.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.32x = 1,823,931.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,931.90/1,481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.29

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