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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.36, 1,957.32 and 895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.36, 1,957.32 and 895.20 is: 1,234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.36 : 1,957.32 = 895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.36/1,957.32 = 895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.36x = 1,957.32 × 895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.36x = 1,752,192.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,192.86/1,419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.50

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