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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.18, 1,644.70 and 894.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.18, 1,644.70 and 894.93 is: 1,236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.18 : 1,644.70 = 894.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.18/1,644.70 = 894.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.18x = 1,644.70 × 894.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.18x = 1,471,897.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,897.72/1,190.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.70

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