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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.27, 2,099.39 and 892.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.27, 2,099.39 and 892.25 is: 1,231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.27 : 2,099.39 = 892.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.27/2,099.39 = 892.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.27x = 2,099.39 × 892.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.27x = 1,873,180.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,180.73/1,521.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.33

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