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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.11, 2,069.79 and 893.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.11, 2,069.79 and 893.68 is: 1,338.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.11 : 2,069.79 = 893.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.11/2,069.79 = 893.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.11x = 2,069.79 × 893.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.11x = 1,849,729.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,729.93/1,382.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.34

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