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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.54, 1,337.40 and 754.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.54, 1,337.40 and 754.93 is: 1,131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.54 : 1,337.40 = 754.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.54/1,337.40 = 754.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.54x = 1,337.40 × 754.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.54x = 1,009,643.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,643.38/892.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.20

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