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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.93, 1,882.04 and 893.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.93, 1,882.04 and 893.43 is: 1,336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.93 : 1,882.04 = 893.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.93/1,882.04 = 893.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.93x = 1,882.04 × 893.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.93x = 1,681,466.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,466.53/1,257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.69

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