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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.96, 1,639.95 and 885.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.96, 1,639.95 and 885.89 is: 1,222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.96 : 1,639.95 = 885.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.96/1,639.95 = 885.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.96x = 1,639.95 × 885.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.96x = 1,452,809.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,809.93/1,187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.94

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