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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.41, 1,866.94 and 893.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.41, 1,866.94 and 893.42 is: 1,340.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.41 : 1,866.94 = 893.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.41/1,866.94 = 893.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.41x = 1,866.94 × 893.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.41x = 1,667,963.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,963.97/1,244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.36

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