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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.36, 1,811.82 and 893.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.36, 1,811.82 and 893.88 is: 1,232.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.36 : 1,811.82 = 893.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.36/1,811.82 = 893.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.36x = 1,811.82 × 893.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.36x = 1,619,549.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,549.66/1,314.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.20

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