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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.76, 1,802.30 and 893.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.76, 1,802.30 and 893.16 is: 1,338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.76 : 1,802.30 = 893.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.76/1,802.30 = 893.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.76x = 1,802.30 × 893.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.76x = 1,609,737.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,737.80/1,202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.37

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