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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.48, 1,876.86 and 895.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.48, 1,876.86 and 895.08 is: 1,235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.48 : 1,876.86 = 895.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.48/1,876.86 = 895.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.48x = 1,876.86 × 895.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.48x = 1,679,939.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,939.85/1,359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.72

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