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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.69, 2,039.78 and 893.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.69, 2,039.78 and 893.63 is: 1,337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.69 : 2,039.78 = 893.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.69/2,039.78 = 893.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.69x = 2,039.78 × 893.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.69x = 1,822,815.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,815.93/1,362.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.66

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