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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.89, 1,619.61 and 894.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.89, 1,619.61 and 894.63 is: 1,233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.89 : 1,619.61 = 894.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.89/1,619.61 = 894.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.89x = 1,619.61 × 894.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.89x = 1,448,951.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,951.69/1,174.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.27

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