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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.17, 1,934.52 and 894.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.17, 1,934.52 and 894.16 is: 1,341.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.17 : 1,934.52 = 894.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.17/1,934.52 = 894.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.17x = 1,934.52 × 894.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.17x = 1,729,758.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,758.59/1,289.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.77

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