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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.14, 1,429.25 and 893.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.14, 1,429.25 and 893.52 is: 1,226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.14 : 1,429.25 = 893.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.14/1,429.25 = 893.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.14x = 1,429.25 × 893.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.14x = 1,277,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,051.85/1,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.60

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