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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.30, 2,049.71 and 895.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.30, 2,049.71 and 895.87 is: 1,236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.30 : 2,049.71 = 895.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.30/2,049.71 = 895.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.30x = 2,049.71 × 895.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.30x = 1,836,273.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,273.70/1,485.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.30

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