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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.94, 1,764.21 and 885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.94, 1,764.21 and 885.28 is: 1,221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.94 : 1,764.21 = 885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.94/1,764.21 = 885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.94x = 1,764.21 × 885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.94x = 1,561,819.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,819.83/1,278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.18

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