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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.20, 1,445.82 and 894.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.20, 1,445.82 and 894.04 is: 1,230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.20 : 1,445.82 = 894.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.20/1,445.82 = 894.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.20x = 1,445.82 × 894.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.20x = 1,292,620.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,620.91/1,050.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.83

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