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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.16, 1,688.41 and 893.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.16, 1,688.41 and 893.28 is: 1,233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.16 : 1,688.41 = 893.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.16/1,688.41 = 893.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.16x = 1,688.41 × 893.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.16x = 1,508,222.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,222.88/1,223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.05

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