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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.33, 1,871.83 and 885.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.33, 1,871.83 and 885.59 is: 1,221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.33 : 1,871.83 = 885.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.33/1,871.83 = 885.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.33x = 1,871.83 × 885.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.33x = 1,657,673.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,673.93/1,357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.28

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