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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.35, 1,846.16 and 895.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.35, 1,846.16 and 895.54 is: 1,236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.35 : 1,846.16 = 895.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.35/1,846.16 = 895.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.35x = 1,846.16 × 895.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.35x = 1,653,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,310.13/1,337.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.26

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