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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517, 2,092.92 and 887.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517, 2,092.92 and 887.32 is: 1,224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517 : 2,092.92 = 887.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517/2,092.92 = 887.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517x = 2,092.92 × 887.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517x = 1,857,089.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,089.77/1,517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.19

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