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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.78, 1,511.09 and 893.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.78, 1,511.09 and 893.52 is: 1,338.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.78 : 1,511.09 = 893.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.78/1,511.09 = 893.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.78x = 1,511.09 × 893.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.78x = 1,350,188.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,188.02/1,008.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.44

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