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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.26, 2,021.82 and 885.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.26, 2,021.82 and 885.26 is: 1,328.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.26 : 2,021.82 = 885.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.26/2,021.82 = 885.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.26x = 2,021.82 × 885.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.26x = 1,789,836.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,836.37/1,347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.50

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