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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.79, 1,955.14 and 895.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.79, 1,955.14 and 895.73 is: 1,341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.79 : 1,955.14 = 895.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.79/1,955.14 = 895.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.79x = 1,955.14 × 895.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.79x = 1,751,265.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,265.54/1,305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.16

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