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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.24, 1,529.49 and 885.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.24, 1,529.49 and 885.90 is: 1,223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.24 : 1,529.49 = 885.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.24/1,529.49 = 885.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.24x = 1,529.49 × 885.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.24x = 1,354,975.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,975.19/1,107.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.74

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