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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.07, 1,341.14 and 860.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.07, 1,341.14 and 860.90 is: 1,289.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.07 : 1,341.14 = 860.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.07/1,341.14 = 860.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.07x = 1,341.14 × 860.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.07x = 1,154,578.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,578.93/895.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.93

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