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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.41, 1,960.12 and 895.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.41, 1,960.12 and 895.94 is: 1,236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.41 : 1,960.12 = 895.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.41/1,960.12 = 895.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.41x = 1,960.12 × 895.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.41x = 1,756,149.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,149.91/1,420.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.37

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