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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.90, 2,509.92 and 894.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.90, 2,509.92 and 894.95 is: 1,339.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.90 : 2,509.92 = 894.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.90/2,509.92 = 894.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.90x = 2,509.92 × 894.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.90x = 2,246,249.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,249.77/1,676.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.52

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