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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.81, 1,809.55 and 885.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.81, 1,809.55 and 885.54 is: 1,222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.81 : 1,809.55 = 885.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.81/1,809.55 = 885.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.81x = 1,809.55 × 885.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.81x = 1,602,428.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,428.91/1,310.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.48

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