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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.98, 1,231.16 and 874.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.98, 1,231.16 and 874.90 is: 1,204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.98 : 1,231.16 = 874.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.98/1,231.16 = 874.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.98x = 1,231.16 × 874.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.98x = 1,077,141.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,141.88/893.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.88

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