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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.51, 1,236.86 and 816.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.51, 1,236.86 and 816.69 is: 1,127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.51 : 1,236.86 = 816.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.51/1,236.86 = 816.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.51x = 1,236.86 × 816.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.51x = 1,010,130.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,130.18/895.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.99

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