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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.91, 1,341.47 and 887.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.91, 1,341.47 and 887.09 is: 1,331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.91 : 1,341.47 = 887.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.91/1,341.47 = 887.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.91x = 1,341.47 × 887.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.91x = 1,190,010.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,010.19/893.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.24

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