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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.32, 1,338.96 and 851.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.32, 1,338.96 and 851.04 is: 1,277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.32 : 1,338.96 = 851.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.32/1,338.96 = 851.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.32x = 1,338.96 × 851.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.32x = 1,139,508.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,508.52/892.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.02

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