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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.52, 1,681.74 and 893.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.52, 1,681.74 and 893.96 is: 1,341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.52 : 1,681.74 = 893.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.52/1,681.74 = 893.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.52x = 1,681.74 × 893.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.52x = 1,503,408.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,408.29/1,120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.71

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