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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.28, 1,657.20 and 885.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.28, 1,657.20 and 885.58 is: 1,222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.28 : 1,657.20 = 885.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.28/1,657.20 = 885.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.28x = 1,657.20 × 885.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.28x = 1,467,583.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,583.18/1,200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.70

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