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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.26, 1,656.24 and 885.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.26, 1,656.24 and 885.70 is: 1,222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.26 : 1,656.24 = 885.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.26/1,656.24 = 885.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.26x = 1,656.24 × 885.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.26x = 1,466,923.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,923.49/1,200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.17

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