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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.29, 1,812.83 and 895.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.29, 1,812.83 and 895.42 is: 1,234.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.29 : 1,812.83 = 895.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.29/1,812.83 = 895.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.29x = 1,812.83 × 895.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.29x = 1,623,247.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,247.06/1,315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.14

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