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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.48, 1,672.61 and 885.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.48, 1,672.61 and 885.84 is: 1,328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.48 : 1,672.61 = 885.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.48/1,672.61 = 885.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.48x = 1,672.61 × 885.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.48x = 1,481,660.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,660.41/1,115.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.28

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