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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.36, 2,072.61 and 895.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.36, 2,072.61 and 895.74 is: 1,343.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.36 : 2,072.61 = 895.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.36/2,072.61 = 895.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.36x = 2,072.61 × 895.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.36x = 1,856,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,519.68/1,382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.01

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