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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.02, 1,710.80 and 885.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.02, 1,710.80 and 885.98 is: 1,222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.02 : 1,710.80 = 885.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.02/1,710.80 = 885.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.02x = 1,710.80 × 885.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.02x = 1,515,734.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,734.58/1,240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.35

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