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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.48, 1,689.78 and 893.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.48, 1,689.78 and 893.32 is: 1,231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.48 : 1,689.78 = 893.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.48/1,689.78 = 893.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.48x = 1,689.78 × 893.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.48x = 1,509,514.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,514.27/1,225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.77

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