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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.54, 2,494.53 and 892.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.54, 2,494.53 and 892.14 is: 1,338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.54 : 2,494.53 = 892.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.54/2,494.53 = 892.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.54x = 2,494.53 × 892.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.54x = 2,225,469.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,469.99/1,662.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.60

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