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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.94, 1,641.78 and 893.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.94, 1,641.78 and 893.10 is: 1,234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.94 : 1,641.78 = 893.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.94/1,641.78 = 893.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.94x = 1,641.78 × 893.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.94x = 1,466,273.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,273.72/1,187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.30

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