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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.84, 1,842.71 and 893.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.84, 1,842.71 and 893.03 is: 1,232.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.84 : 1,842.71 = 893.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.84/1,842.71 = 893.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.84x = 1,842.71 × 893.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.84x = 1,645,595.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,595.45/1,334.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.80

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