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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.70, 1,622.91 and 895.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.70, 1,622.91 and 895.92 is: 1,236.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.70 : 1,622.91 = 895.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.70/1,622.91 = 895.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.70x = 1,622.91 × 895.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.70x = 1,453,997.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,997.53/1,175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.71

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