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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.56, 1,883.34 and 893.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.56, 1,883.34 and 893.22 is: 1,339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.56 : 1,883.34 = 893.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.56/1,883.34 = 893.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.56x = 1,883.34 × 893.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.56x = 1,682,236.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,236.95/1,255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.83

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