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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.36, 1,810.62 and 893.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.36, 1,810.62 and 893.08 is: 1,231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.36 : 1,810.62 = 893.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.36/1,810.62 = 893.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.36x = 1,810.62 × 893.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.36x = 1,617,028.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,028.51/1,313.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.21

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