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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.36, 1,667.69 and 893.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.36, 1,667.69 and 893.08 is: 1,233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.36 : 1,667.69 = 893.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.36/1,667.69 = 893.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.36x = 1,667.69 × 893.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.36x = 1,489,380.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,380.59/1,207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.58

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