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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.96, 1,888.08 and 895.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.96, 1,888.08 and 895.46 is: 1,341.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.96 : 1,888.08 = 895.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.96/1,888.08 = 895.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.96x = 1,888.08 × 895.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.96x = 1,690,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,700.12/1,259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.87

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