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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.54, 1,341.54 and 245.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.54, 1,341.54 and 245.19 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.54 : 1,341.54 = 245.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.54/1,341.54 = 245.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.54x = 1,341.54 × 245.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.54x = 328,932.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,932.19/894.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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