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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.62, 2,149.47 and 894.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.62, 2,149.47 and 894.59 is: 1,234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.62 : 2,149.47 = 894.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.62/2,149.47 = 894.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.62x = 2,149.47 × 894.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.62x = 1,922,883.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,883.62/1,557.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.51

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