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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.66, 2,265.52 and 895.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.66, 2,265.52 and 895.62 is: 1,235.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.66 : 2,265.52 = 895.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.66/2,265.52 = 895.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.66x = 2,265.52 × 895.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.66x = 2,029,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,045.02/1,641.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.97

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