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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.54, 1,958.78 and 894.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.54, 1,958.78 and 894.42 is: 1,340.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.54 : 1,958.78 = 894.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.54/1,958.78 = 894.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.54x = 1,958.78 × 894.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.54x = 1,751,978.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,978.23/1,306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.93

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