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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.74, 1,883.48 and 893.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.74, 1,883.48 and 893.48 is: 1,232.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.74 : 1,883.48 = 893.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.74/1,883.48 = 893.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.74x = 1,883.48 × 893.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.74x = 1,682,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,850.93/1,365.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.19

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