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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.23, 2,511.06 and 894.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.23, 2,511.06 and 894.75 is: 1,341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.23 : 2,511.06 = 894.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.23/2,511.06 = 894.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.23x = 2,511.06 × 894.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.23x = 2,246,770.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,770.94/1,675.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.17

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