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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.76, 1,572.96 and 895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.76, 1,572.96 and 895.20 is: 1,341.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.76 : 1,572.96 = 895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.76/1,572.96 = 895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.76x = 1,572.96 × 895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.76x = 1,408,113.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,113.79/1,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.37

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