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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.30, 1,854.37 and 895.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.30, 1,854.37 and 895.91 is: 1,236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.30 : 1,854.37 = 895.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.30/1,854.37 = 895.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.30x = 1,854.37 × 895.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.30x = 1,661,354.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,354.06/1,343.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.77

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