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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.56, 2,262.36 and 894.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.56, 2,262.36 and 894.80 is: 1,338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.56 : 2,262.36 = 894.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.56/2,262.36 = 894.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.56x = 2,262.36 × 894.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.56x = 2,024,359.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,359.73/1,512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.37

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