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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.82, 2,512.98 and 895.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.82, 2,512.98 and 895.64 is: 1,343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.82 : 2,512.98 = 895.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.82/2,512.98 = 895.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.82x = 2,512.98 × 895.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.82x = 2,250,725.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,725.41/1,675.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.06

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