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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.59, 2,099.78 and 892.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.59, 2,099.78 and 892.23 is: 1,231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.59 : 2,099.78 = 892.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.59/2,099.78 = 892.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.59x = 2,099.78 × 892.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.59x = 1,873,486.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,486.71/1,521.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.27

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