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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.80, 2,067.30 and 895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.80, 2,067.30 and 895.80 is: 1,340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.80 : 2,067.30 = 895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.80/2,067.30 = 895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.80x = 2,067.30 × 895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.80x = 1,851,887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,887.34/1,381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.20

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