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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.22, 1,885.08 and 893.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.22, 1,885.08 and 893.44 is: 1,233.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.22 : 1,885.08 = 893.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.22/1,885.08 = 893.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.22x = 1,885.08 × 893.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.22x = 1,684,205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,205.88/1,365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.65

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