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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.93, 1,653.12 and 895.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.93, 1,653.12 and 895.98 is: 1,344.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.93 : 1,653.12 = 895.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.93/1,653.12 = 895.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.93x = 1,653.12 × 895.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.93x = 1,481,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,162.46/1,101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.15

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