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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.83, 1,457.39 and 893.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.83, 1,457.39 and 893.91 is: 1,337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.83 : 1,457.39 = 893.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.83/1,457.39 = 893.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.83x = 1,457.39 × 893.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.83x = 1,302,771.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,771.03/973.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.78

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