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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.97, 1,569.53 and 893.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.97, 1,569.53 and 893.88 is: 1,340.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.97 : 1,569.53 = 893.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.97/1,569.53 = 893.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.97x = 1,569.53 × 893.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.97x = 1,402,973.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,973.71/1,046.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.03

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