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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.14, 1,688.87 and 894.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.14, 1,688.87 and 894.78 is: 1,340.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.14 : 1,688.87 = 894.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.14/1,688.87 = 894.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.14x = 1,688.87 × 894.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.14x = 1,511,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,169.34/1,127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.71

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