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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.66, 2,006.88 and 894.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.66, 2,006.88 and 894.68 is: 1,234.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.66 : 2,006.88 = 894.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.66/2,006.88 = 894.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.66x = 2,006.88 × 894.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.66x = 1,795,515.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,515.40/1,454.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.32

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