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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.92, 1,888.36 and 895.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.92, 1,888.36 and 895.84 is: 1,236.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.92 : 1,888.36 = 895.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.92/1,888.36 = 895.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.92x = 1,888.36 × 895.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.92x = 1,691,661.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,661.46/1,367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.67

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