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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.77, 1,957.94 and 895.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.77, 1,957.94 and 895.01 is: 1,342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.77 : 1,957.94 = 895.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.77/1,957.94 = 895.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.77x = 1,957.94 × 895.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.77x = 1,752,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,371.40/1,305.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.02

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