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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.87, 1,865.50 and 894.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.87, 1,865.50 and 894.56 is: 1,347.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.87 : 1,865.50 = 894.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.87/1,865.50 = 894.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.87x = 1,865.50 × 894.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.87x = 1,668,790.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,790.12/1,238.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.02

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