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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.54, 2,122.76 and 895.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.54, 2,122.76 and 895.08 is: 1,341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.54 : 2,122.76 = 895.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.54/2,122.76 = 895.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.54x = 2,122.76 × 895.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.54x = 1,900,027.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,027.27/1,416.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.32

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