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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.88, 1,340.12 and 747.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.88, 1,340.12 and 747.54 is: 1,121.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.88 : 1,340.12 = 747.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.88/1,340.12 = 747.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.88x = 1,340.12 × 747.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.88x = 1,001,793.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,793.30/892.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.98

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