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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.46, 2,040.36 and 895.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.46, 2,040.36 and 895.92 is: 1,344.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.46 : 2,040.36 = 895.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.46/2,040.36 = 895.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.46x = 2,040.36 × 895.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.46x = 1,827,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,999.33/1,359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.65

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