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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894, 1,340.16 and 678.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894, 1,340.16 and 678.52 is: 1,017.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894 : 1,340.16 = 678.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894/1,340.16 = 678.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894x = 1,340.16 × 678.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894x = 909,325.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,325.36/894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.14

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