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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.16, 1,681.74 and 894.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.16, 1,681.74 and 894.60 is: 1,341.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.16 : 1,681.74 = 894.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.16/1,681.74 = 894.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.16x = 1,681.74 × 894.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.16x = 1,504,484.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,484.60/1,121.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.90

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