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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.20, 1,302.80 and 895.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.20, 1,302.80 and 895.15 is: 1,226.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.20 : 1,302.80 = 895.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.20/1,302.80 = 895.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.20x = 1,302.80 × 895.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.20x = 1,166,201.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,201.42/951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.03

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