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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.54, 1,692.72 and 893.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.54, 1,692.72 and 893.44 is: 1,234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.54 : 1,692.72 = 893.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.54/1,692.72 = 893.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.54x = 1,692.72 × 893.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.54x = 1,512,343.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,343.76/1,225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.02

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