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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.02, 2,727.75 and 894

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.02, 2,727.75 and 894 is: 1,340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.02 : 2,727.75 = 894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.02/2,727.75 = 894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.02x = 2,727.75 × 894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.02x = 2,438,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,608.50/1,819.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.62

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