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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.97, 1,693.86 and 895.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.97, 1,693.86 and 895.99 is: 1,235.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.97 : 1,693.86 = 895.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.97/1,693.86 = 895.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.97x = 1,693.86 × 895.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.97x = 1,517,681.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,681.62/1,227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.93

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