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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.10, 1,382.20 and 895.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.10, 1,382.20 and 895.87 is: 1,236.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.10 : 1,382.20 = 895.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.10/1,382.20 = 895.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.10x = 1,382.20 × 895.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.10x = 1,238,271.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,271.51/1,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.91

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