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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.76, 1,512.90 and 897.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.76, 1,512.90 and 897.84 is: 1,240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.76 : 1,512.90 = 897.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.76/1,512.90 = 897.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.76x = 1,512.90 × 897.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.76x = 1,358,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,342.14/1,094.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.77

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