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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.27, 1,851.10 and 893.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.27, 1,851.10 and 893.11 is: 1,232.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.27 : 1,851.10 = 893.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.27/1,851.10 = 893.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.27x = 1,851.10 × 893.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.27x = 1,653,229.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,229.06/1,341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.59

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