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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.96, 2,313.72 and 893.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.96, 2,313.72 and 893.88 is: 1,340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.96 : 2,313.72 = 893.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.96/2,313.72 = 893.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.96x = 2,313.72 × 893.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.96x = 2,068,188.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,188.03/1,542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.40

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