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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.34, 1,729.65 and 894.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.34, 1,729.65 and 894.96 is: 1,341.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.34 : 1,729.65 = 894.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.34/1,729.65 = 894.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.34x = 1,729.65 × 894.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.34x = 1,547,967.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,967.56/1,154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.00

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