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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.01, 2,005.50 and 893.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.01, 2,005.50 and 893.84 is: 1,233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.01 : 2,005.50 = 893.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.01/2,005.50 = 893.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.01x = 2,005.50 × 893.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.01x = 1,792,596.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,596.12/1,453.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.71

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