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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.66, 1,959.09 and 895.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.66, 1,959.09 and 895.19 is: 1,235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.66 : 1,959.09 = 895.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.66/1,959.09 = 895.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.66x = 1,959.09 × 895.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.66x = 1,753,757.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,757.78/1,419.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.34

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