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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.52, 1,341.56 and 800.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.52, 1,341.56 and 800.15 is: 1,198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.52 : 1,341.56 = 800.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.52/1,341.56 = 800.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.52x = 1,341.56 × 800.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.52x = 1,073,444.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,444.53/895.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.68

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