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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.44, 1,771.29 and 887.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.44, 1,771.29 and 887.22 is: 1,222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.44 : 1,771.29 = 887.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.44/1,771.29 = 887.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.44x = 1,771.29 × 887.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.44x = 1,571,523.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,523.91/1,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.56

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