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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.57, 2,035.47 and 893.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.57, 2,035.47 and 893.94 is: 1,340.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.57 : 2,035.47 = 893.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.57/2,035.47 = 893.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.57x = 2,035.47 × 893.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.57x = 1,819,588.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,588.05/1,357.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.33

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