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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.52, 1,263.06 and 892.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.52, 1,263.06 and 892.08 is: 1,236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.52 : 1,263.06 = 892.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.52/1,263.06 = 892.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.52x = 1,263.06 × 892.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.52x = 1,126,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,750.56/911.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.12

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