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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.49, 2,508.72 and 892.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.49, 2,508.72 and 892.09 is: 1,338.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.49 : 2,508.72 = 892.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.49/2,508.72 = 892.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.49x = 2,508.72 × 892.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.49x = 2,238,004.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,004.02/1,671.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.93

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