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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.21, 1,847.25 and 895.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.21, 1,847.25 and 895.95 is: 1,236.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.21 : 1,847.25 = 895.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.21/1,847.25 = 895.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.21x = 1,847.25 × 895.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.21x = 1,655,043.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,043.64/1,338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.76

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