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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.46, 1,958.34 and 895.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.46, 1,958.34 and 895.48 is: 1,235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.46 : 1,958.34 = 895.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.46/1,958.34 = 895.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.46x = 1,958.34 × 895.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.46x = 1,753,654.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,654.30/1,419.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.44

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