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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.96, 2,315.52 and 895.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.96, 2,315.52 and 895.08 is: 1,340.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.96 : 2,315.52 = 895.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.96/2,315.52 = 895.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.96x = 2,315.52 × 895.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.96x = 2,072,575.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,575.64/1,545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.64

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