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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.52, 1,265.13 and 894.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.52, 1,265.13 and 894.60 is: 1,229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.52 : 1,265.13 = 894.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.52/1,265.13 = 894.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.52x = 1,265.13 × 894.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.52x = 1,131,785.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,785.30/920.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.51

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