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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.62, 1,806.80 and 894.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.62, 1,806.80 and 894.96 is: 1,341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.62 : 1,806.80 = 894.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.62/1,806.80 = 894.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.62x = 1,806.80 × 894.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.62x = 1,617,013.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,013.73/1,205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.23

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