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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.02, 2,315.67 and 895.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.02, 2,315.67 and 895.14 is: 1,340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.02 : 2,315.67 = 895.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.02/2,315.67 = 895.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.02x = 2,315.67 × 895.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.02x = 2,072,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,848.84/1,546.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.76

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