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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.07, 1,702.49 and 894.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.07, 1,702.49 and 894.50 is: 1,341.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.07 : 1,702.49 = 894.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.07/1,702.49 = 894.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.07x = 1,702.49 × 894.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.07x = 1,522,871.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,871.03/1,135.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.66

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