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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.66, 1,846.07 and 895.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.66, 1,846.07 and 895.74 is: 1,236.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.66 : 1,846.07 = 895.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.66/1,846.07 = 895.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.66x = 1,846.07 × 895.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.66x = 1,653,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,598.74/1,337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.19

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