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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.03, 1,545.20 and 893.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.03, 1,545.20 and 893.51 is: 1,339.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.03 : 1,545.20 = 893.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.03/1,545.20 = 893.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.03x = 1,545.20 × 893.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.03x = 1,380,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,647.18/1,031.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.10

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