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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.95, 1,507.52 and 893.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.95, 1,507.52 and 893.31 is: 1,333.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.95 : 1,507.52 = 893.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.95/1,507.52 = 893.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.95x = 1,507.52 × 893.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.95x = 1,346,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,682.69/1,009.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.42

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