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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.58, 2,212.96 and 895.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.58, 2,212.96 and 895.42 is: 1,235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.58 : 2,212.96 = 895.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.58/2,212.96 = 895.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.58x = 2,212.96 × 895.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.58x = 1,981,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,528.64/1,603.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.69

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