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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.52, 1,225.17 and 810.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.52, 1,225.17 and 810.36 is: 1,111.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.52 : 1,225.17 = 810.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.52/1,225.17 = 810.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.52x = 1,225.17 × 810.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.52x = 992,828.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,828.76/893.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.14

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