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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.21, 1,670.76 and 894.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.21, 1,670.76 and 894.51 is: 1,342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.21 : 1,670.76 = 894.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.21/1,670.76 = 894.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.21x = 1,670.76 × 894.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.21x = 1,494,511.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,511.53/1,113.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.52

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