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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.18, 1,863.33 and 894.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.18, 1,863.33 and 894.55 is: 1,341.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.18 : 1,863.33 = 894.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.18/1,863.33 = 894.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.18x = 1,863.33 × 894.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.18x = 1,666,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,841.85/1,242.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.87

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