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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.19, 1,345.50 and 876.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.19, 1,345.50 and 876.05 is: 1,316.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.19 : 1,345.50 = 876.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.19/1,345.50 = 876.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.19x = 1,345.50 × 876.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.19x = 1,178,718.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,718.55/895.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.73

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