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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.40, 1,811.88 and 895.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.40, 1,811.88 and 895.04 is: 1,235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.40 : 1,811.88 = 895.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.40/1,811.88 = 895.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.40x = 1,811.88 × 895.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.40x = 1,621,705.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,705.08/1,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.68

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