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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.51, 1,855.50 and 895.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.51, 1,855.50 and 895.61 is: 1,235.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.51 : 1,855.50 = 895.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.51/1,855.50 = 895.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.51x = 1,855.50 × 895.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.51x = 1,661,804.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,804.36/1,344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.99

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