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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.18, 1,622.27 and 895.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.18, 1,622.27 and 895.43 is: 1,236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.18 : 1,622.27 = 895.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.18/1,622.27 = 895.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.18x = 1,622.27 × 895.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.18x = 1,452,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,635.52/1,175.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.10

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