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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.36, 2,640.64 and 894.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.36, 2,640.64 and 894.32 is: 1,342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.36 : 2,640.64 = 894.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.36/2,640.64 = 894.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.36x = 2,640.64 × 894.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.36x = 2,361,577.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,577.16/1,759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.29

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