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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.31, 1,666.58 and 893.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.31, 1,666.58 and 893.30 is: 1,233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.31 : 1,666.58 = 893.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.31/1,666.58 = 893.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.31x = 1,666.58 × 893.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.31x = 1,488,743.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,743.11/1,207.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.11

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