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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.93, 1,548.96 and 895.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.93, 1,548.96 and 895.42 is: 1,341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.93 : 1,548.96 = 895.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.93/1,548.96 = 895.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.93x = 1,548.96 × 895.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.93x = 1,386,969.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,969.76/1,033.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.45

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