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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.58, 1,812.38 and 893.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.58, 1,812.38 and 893.18 is: 1,232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.58 : 1,812.38 = 893.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.58/1,812.38 = 893.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.58x = 1,812.38 × 893.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.58x = 1,618,781.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,781.57/1,313.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.34

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