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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.80, 1,343.70 and 871.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.80, 1,343.70 and 871.80 is: 1,307.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.80 : 1,343.70 = 871.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.80/1,343.70 = 871.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.80x = 1,343.70 × 871.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.80x = 1,171,437.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,437.66/895.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.70

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