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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.77, 1,955.14 and 895.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.77, 1,955.14 and 895.70 is: 1,341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.77 : 1,955.14 = 895.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.77/1,955.14 = 895.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.77x = 1,955.14 × 895.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.77x = 1,751,221.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,221.55/1,305.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.15

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