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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.92, 1,805.52 and 895.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.92, 1,805.52 and 895.32 is: 1,341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.92 : 1,805.52 = 895.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.92/1,805.52 = 895.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.92x = 1,805.52 × 895.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.92x = 1,616,518.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,518.17/1,204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.60

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