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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.71, 2,027.54 and 885.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.71, 2,027.54 and 885.08 is: 1,326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.71 : 2,027.54 = 885.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.71/2,027.54 = 885.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.71x = 2,027.54 × 885.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.71x = 1,794,533.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,533.13/1,352.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.62

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