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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.08, 1,436.34 and 895.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.08, 1,436.34 and 895.48 is: 1,233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.08 : 1,436.34 = 895.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.08/1,436.34 = 895.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.08x = 1,436.34 × 895.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.08x = 1,286,213.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,213.74/1,043.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.09

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