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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.11, 1,668.72 and 893.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.11, 1,668.72 and 893.83 is: 1,234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.11 : 1,668.72 = 893.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.11/1,668.72 = 893.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.11x = 1,668.72 × 893.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.11x = 1,491,552.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,552.00/1,208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.62

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