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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.80, 2,006.16 and 894.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.80, 2,006.16 and 894.30 is: 1,234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.80 : 2,006.16 = 894.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.80/2,006.16 = 894.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.80x = 2,006.16 × 894.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.80x = 1,794,108.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,108.89/1,453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.08

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