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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.97, 1,655.83 and 885.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.97, 1,655.83 and 885.40 is: 1,221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.97 : 1,655.83 = 885.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.97/1,655.83 = 885.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.97x = 1,655.83 × 885.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.97x = 1,466,071.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,071.88/1,199.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.76

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