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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.30, 1,341.12 and 803.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.30, 1,341.12 and 803.11 is: 1,203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.30 : 1,341.12 = 803.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.30/1,341.12 = 803.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.30x = 1,341.12 × 803.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.30x = 1,077,063.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,063.53/895.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.02

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