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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.52, 1,884.38 and 893.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.52, 1,884.38 and 893.88 is: 1,232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.52 : 1,884.38 = 893.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.52/1,884.38 = 893.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.52x = 1,884.38 × 893.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.52x = 1,684,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,405.13/1,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.63

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