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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.30, 2,264.97 and 895.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.30, 2,264.97 and 895.24 is: 1,235.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.30 : 2,264.97 = 895.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.30/2,264.97 = 895.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.30x = 2,264.97 × 895.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.30x = 2,027,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,691.74/1,641.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.42

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