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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.20, 1,227.51 and 867.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.20, 1,227.51 and 867.90 is: 1,194.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.20 : 1,227.51 = 867.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.20/1,227.51 = 867.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.20x = 1,227.51 × 867.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.20x = 1,065,355.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,355.93/892.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.08

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