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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.60, 1,445.48 and 894

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.60, 1,445.48 and 894 is: 1,343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.60 : 1,445.48 = 894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.60/1,445.48 = 894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.60x = 1,445.48 × 894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.60x = 1,292,259.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,259.12/961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.86

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