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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.66, 1,884.98 and 893.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.66, 1,884.98 and 893.82 is: 1,232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.66 : 1,884.98 = 893.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.66/1,884.98 = 893.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.66x = 1,884.98 × 893.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.66x = 1,684,832.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,832.82/1,366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.81

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