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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.38, 1,705.02 and 894.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.38, 1,705.02 and 894.22 is: 1,338.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.38 : 1,705.02 = 894.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.38/1,705.02 = 894.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.38x = 1,705.02 × 894.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.38x = 1,524,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,662.98/1,139.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.15

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