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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.77, 1,993.35 and 895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.77, 1,993.35 and 895 is: 1,342.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.77 : 1,993.35 = 895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.77/1,993.35 = 895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.77x = 1,993.35 × 895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.77x = 1,784,048.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,048.25/1,328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.63

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