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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.60, 1,561.20 and 895.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.60, 1,561.20 and 895.62 is: 1,235.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.60 : 1,561.20 = 895.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.60/1,561.20 = 895.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.60x = 1,561.20 × 895.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.60x = 1,398,241.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,241.94/1,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.63

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