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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.42, 2,639.94 and 894.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.42, 2,639.94 and 894.34 is: 1,341.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.42 : 2,639.94 = 894.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.42/2,639.94 = 894.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.42x = 2,639.94 × 894.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.42x = 2,361,003.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,003.94/1,759.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.92

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