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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.63, 1,852.10 and 894.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.63, 1,852.10 and 894.24 is: 1,234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.63 : 1,852.10 = 894.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.63/1,852.10 = 894.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.63x = 1,852.10 × 894.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.63x = 1,656,217.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,217.43/1,341.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.48

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