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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.49, 1,534.17 and 894.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.49, 1,534.17 and 894.09 is: 1,229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.49 : 1,534.17 = 894.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.49/1,534.17 = 894.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.49x = 1,534.17 × 894.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.49x = 1,371,686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,686.06/1,115.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.67

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