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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.93, 1,547.46 and 894.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.93, 1,547.46 and 894.42 is: 1,339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.93 : 1,547.46 = 894.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.93/1,547.46 = 894.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.93x = 1,547.46 × 894.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.93x = 1,384,079.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,079.17/1,032.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.95

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