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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.80, 1,728.47 and 893.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.80, 1,728.47 and 893.66 is: 1,338.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.80 : 1,728.47 = 893.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.80/1,728.47 = 893.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.80x = 1,728.47 × 893.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.80x = 1,544,651.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,651.39/1,153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.75

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