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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.03, 2,049.56 and 895.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.03, 2,049.56 and 895.46 is: 1,235.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.03 : 2,049.56 = 895.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.03/2,049.56 = 895.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.03x = 2,049.56 × 895.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.03x = 1,835,284.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,284.27/1,485.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.86

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