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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.32, 1,462.86 and 895.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.32, 1,462.86 and 895.86 is: 1,233.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.32 : 1,462.86 = 895.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.32/1,462.86 = 895.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.32x = 1,462.86 × 895.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.32x = 1,310,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,517.76/1,062.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.64

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