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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.71, 2,005.27 and 893.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.71, 2,005.27 and 893.93 is: 1,233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.71 : 2,005.27 = 893.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.71/2,005.27 = 893.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.71x = 2,005.27 × 893.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.71x = 1,792,571.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,571.01/1,452.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.95

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