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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.41, 2,005.16 and 893.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.41, 2,005.16 and 893.43 is: 1,232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.41 : 2,005.16 = 893.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.41/2,005.16 = 893.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.41x = 2,005.16 × 893.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.41x = 1,791,470.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,470.10/1,453.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.60

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