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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.84, 2,115.30 and 893.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.84, 2,115.30 and 893.02 is: 1,337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.84 : 2,115.30 = 893.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.84/2,115.30 = 893.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.84x = 2,115.30 × 893.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.84x = 1,889,005.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,005.21/1,411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.97

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