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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.05, 1,537.76 and 893.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.05, 1,537.76 and 893.74 is: 1,339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.05 : 1,537.76 = 893.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.05/1,537.76 = 893.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.05x = 1,537.76 × 893.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.05x = 1,374,356.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,356.01/1,026.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.46

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