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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.01, 1,958.19 and 894.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.01, 1,958.19 and 894.53 is: 1,234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.01 : 1,958.19 = 894.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.01/1,958.19 = 894.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.01x = 1,958.19 × 894.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.01x = 1,751,659.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,659.70/1,419.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.42

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