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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.15, 1,467.17 and 885.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.15, 1,467.17 and 885.69 is: 1,223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.15 : 1,467.17 = 885.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.15/1,467.17 = 885.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.15x = 1,467.17 × 885.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.15x = 1,299,453.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,453.94/1,062.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.42

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