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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.22, 1,602.45 and 885.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.22, 1,602.45 and 885.78 is: 1,330.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.22 : 1,602.45 = 885.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.22/1,602.45 = 885.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.22x = 1,602.45 × 885.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.22x = 1,419,418.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,418.16/1,067.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.01

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