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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.38, 2,104.31 and 895.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.38, 2,104.31 and 895.70 is: 1,235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.38 : 2,104.31 = 895.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.38/2,104.31 = 895.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.38x = 2,104.31 × 895.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.38x = 1,884,837.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,837.97/1,525.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.66

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