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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.53, 2,265.30 and 895.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.53, 2,265.30 and 895.49 is: 1,235.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.53 : 2,265.30 = 895.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.53/2,265.30 = 895.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.53x = 2,265.30 × 895.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.53x = 2,028,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,553.50/1,641.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.77

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