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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.13, 2,511.18 and 894.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.13, 2,511.18 and 894.78 is: 1,341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.13 : 2,511.18 = 894.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.13/2,511.18 = 894.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.13x = 2,511.18 × 894.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.13x = 2,246,953.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,953.64/1,675.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.36

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