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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.12, 2,159.52 and 895.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.12, 2,159.52 and 895.56 is: 1,340.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.12 : 2,159.52 = 895.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.12/2,159.52 = 895.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.12x = 2,159.52 × 895.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.12x = 1,933,979.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,979.73/1,443.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.14

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