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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.99, 1,563.78 and 885.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.99, 1,563.78 and 885.22 is: 1,220.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.99 : 1,563.78 = 885.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.99/1,563.78 = 885.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.99x = 1,563.78 × 885.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.99x = 1,384,289.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,289.33/1,133.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.72

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