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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.49, 2,068.85 and 893.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.49, 2,068.85 and 893.06 is: 1,337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.49 : 2,068.85 = 893.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.49/2,068.85 = 893.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.49x = 2,068.85 × 893.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.49x = 1,847,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,607.18/1,381.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.40

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