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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.91, 1,873.15 and 885.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.91, 1,873.15 and 885.12 is: 1,220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.91 : 1,873.15 = 885.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.91/1,873.15 = 885.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.91x = 1,873.15 × 885.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.91x = 1,657,960.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,960.32/1,357.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.97

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