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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.19, 1,729.06 and 893.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.19, 1,729.06 and 893.27 is: 1,338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.19 : 1,729.06 = 893.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.19/1,729.06 = 893.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.19x = 1,729.06 × 893.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.19x = 1,544,517.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,517.43/1,154.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.18

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