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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.03, 1,343.76 and 874.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.03, 1,343.76 and 874.89 is: 1,314.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.03 : 1,343.76 = 874.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.03/1,343.76 = 874.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.03x = 1,343.76 × 874.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.03x = 1,175,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,642.19/894.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.99

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