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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.89, 1,561.13 and 895.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.89, 1,561.13 and 895.28 is: 1,340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.89 : 1,561.13 = 895.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.89/1,561.13 = 895.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.89x = 1,561.13 × 895.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.89x = 1,397,636.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,636.18/1,042.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.16

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