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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.20, 1,388.76 and 893.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.20, 1,388.76 and 893.04 is: 1,228.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.20 : 1,388.76 = 893.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.20/1,388.76 = 893.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.20x = 1,388.76 × 893.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.20x = 1,240,218.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,218.23/1,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.91

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