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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.89, 1,536.36 and 895.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.89, 1,536.36 and 895.09 is: 1,337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.89 : 1,536.36 = 895.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.89/1,536.36 = 895.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.89x = 1,536.36 × 895.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.89x = 1,375,182.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,182.99/1,027.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.87

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