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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.30, 1,541.52 and 895.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.30, 1,541.52 and 895.68 is: 1,337.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.30 : 1,541.52 = 895.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.30/1,541.52 = 895.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.30x = 1,541.52 × 895.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.30x = 1,380,708.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,708.63/1,032.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.51

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