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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.84, 1,830.96 and 895.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.84, 1,830.96 and 895.68 is: 1,342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.84 : 1,830.96 = 895.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.84/1,830.96 = 895.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.84x = 1,830.96 × 895.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.84x = 1,639,954.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,954.25/1,221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.20

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