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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.23, 2,315.74 and 895.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.23, 2,315.74 and 895.42 is: 1,342.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.23 : 2,315.74 = 895.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.23/2,315.74 = 895.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.23x = 2,315.74 × 895.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.23x = 2,073,559.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,559.91/1,544.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.78

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