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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.92, 1,641.30 and 895.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.92, 1,641.30 and 895.48 is: 1,234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.92 : 1,641.30 = 895.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.92/1,641.30 = 895.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.92x = 1,641.30 × 895.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.92x = 1,469,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,751.32/1,190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.13

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