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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.12, 2,495.76 and 894

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.12, 2,495.76 and 894 is: 1,339.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.12 : 2,495.76 = 894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.12/2,495.76 = 894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.12x = 2,495.76 × 894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.12x = 2,231,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,209.44/1,665.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.97

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