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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.04, 1,694.79 and 894.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.04, 1,694.79 and 894.94 is: 1,236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.04 : 1,694.79 = 894.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.04/1,694.79 = 894.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.04x = 1,694.79 × 894.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.04x = 1,516,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,735.36/1,227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.09

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