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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894, 1,341.54 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894, 1,341.54 and 381 is: 571.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894 : 1,341.54 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894/1,341.54 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894x = 1,341.54 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894x = 511,126.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,126.74/894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.73

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