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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.78, 1,900.53 and 893.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.78, 1,900.53 and 893.10 is: 1,339.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.78 : 1,900.53 = 893.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.78/1,900.53 = 893.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.78x = 1,900.53 × 893.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.78x = 1,697,363.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,363.34/1,266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.90

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