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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.32, 1,891.76 and 894.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.32, 1,891.76 and 894.99 is: 1,342.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.32 : 1,891.76 = 894.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.32/1,891.76 = 894.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.32x = 1,891.76 × 894.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.32x = 1,693,106.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,106.28/1,261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.33

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