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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.05, 2,264.66 and 895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.05, 2,264.66 and 895 is: 1,235.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.05 : 2,264.66 = 895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.05/2,264.66 = 895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.05x = 2,264.66 × 895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.05x = 2,026,870.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,870.70/1,641.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.11

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