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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.97, 1,511.08 and 885.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.97, 1,511.08 and 885.37 is: 1,220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.97 : 1,511.08 = 885.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.97/1,511.08 = 885.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.97x = 1,511.08 × 885.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.97x = 1,337,864.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,864.90/1,095.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.71

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