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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.02, 1,546.61 and 885.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.02, 1,546.61 and 885.59 is: 1,220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.02 : 1,546.61 = 885.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.02/1,546.61 = 885.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.02x = 1,546.61 × 885.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.02x = 1,369,662.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,662.63/1,122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.71

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