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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.52, 2,059.70 and 895.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.52, 2,059.70 and 895.14 is: 1,235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.52 : 2,059.70 = 895.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.52/2,059.70 = 895.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.52x = 2,059.70 × 895.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.52x = 1,843,715.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,715.38/1,492.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.31

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