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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.97, 1,956.91 and 894.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.97, 1,956.91 and 894.23 is: 1,340.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.97 : 1,956.91 = 894.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.97/1,956.91 = 894.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.97x = 1,956.91 × 894.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.97x = 1,749,927.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,927.63/1,304.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.97

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