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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.97, 1,997.29 and 894.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.97, 1,997.29 and 894.61 is: 1,339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.97 : 1,997.29 = 894.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.97/1,997.29 = 894.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.97x = 1,997.29 × 894.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.97x = 1,786,799.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,799.22/1,333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.46

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