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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.58, 1,957.26 and 894.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.58, 1,957.26 and 894.70 is: 1,233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.58 : 1,957.26 = 894.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.58/1,957.26 = 894.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.58x = 1,957.26 × 894.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.58x = 1,751,160.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,160.52/1,419.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.58

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