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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.36, 1,705.62 and 894.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.36, 1,705.62 and 894.36 is: 1,341.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.36 : 1,705.62 = 894.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.36/1,705.62 = 894.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.36x = 1,705.62 × 894.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.36x = 1,525,438.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,438.30/1,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.21

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