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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.88, 1,913.94 and 894.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.88, 1,913.94 and 894.84 is: 1,340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.88 : 1,913.94 = 894.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.88/1,913.94 = 894.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.88x = 1,913.94 × 894.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.88x = 1,712,670.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,670.07/1,277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.24

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