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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.78, 1,928.07 and 895.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.78, 1,928.07 and 895.71 is: 1,344.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.78 : 1,928.07 = 895.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.78/1,928.07 = 895.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.78x = 1,928.07 × 895.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.78x = 1,726,991.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,991.58/1,284.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.19

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