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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.20, 1,341.30 and 750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.20, 1,341.30 and 750.20 is: 1,125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.20 : 1,341.30 = 750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.20/1,341.30 = 750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.20x = 1,341.30 × 750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.20x = 1,006,243.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,243.26/894.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.30

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