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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.95, 1,477.34 and 894.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.95, 1,477.34 and 894.79 is: 1,234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.95 : 1,477.34 = 894.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.95/1,477.34 = 894.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.95x = 1,477.34 × 894.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.95x = 1,321,905.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,905.92/1,070.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.33

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