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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472, 2,208.96 and 895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472, 2,208.96 and 895.20 is: 1,343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472 : 2,208.96 = 895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472/2,208.96 = 895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472x = 2,208.96 × 895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472x = 1,977,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,460.99/1,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.38

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