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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.99, 1,749.81 and 894.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.99, 1,749.81 and 894.58 is: 1,234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.99 : 1,749.81 = 894.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.99/1,749.81 = 894.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.99x = 1,749.81 × 894.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.99x = 1,565,345.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,345.03/1,267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.51

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