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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.70, 1,342.11 and 751.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.70, 1,342.11 and 751.70 is: 1,126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.70 : 1,342.11 = 751.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.70/1,342.11 = 751.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.70x = 1,342.11 × 751.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.70x = 1,008,864.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,864.09/895.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.34

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