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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.11, 1,341.18 and 374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.11, 1,341.18 and 374.12 is: 561.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.11 : 1,341.18 = 374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.11/1,341.18 = 374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.11x = 1,341.18 × 374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.11x = 501,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,755.56/894.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.18

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