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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.81, 1,655.08 and 885.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.81, 1,655.08 and 885.91 is: 1,327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.81 : 1,655.08 = 885.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.81/1,655.08 = 885.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.81x = 1,655.08 × 885.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.81x = 1,466,251.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,251.92/1,104.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.15

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