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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.97, 1,873.66 and 885.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.97, 1,873.66 and 885.71 is: 1,222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.97 : 1,873.66 = 885.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.97/1,873.66 = 885.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.97x = 1,873.66 × 885.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.97x = 1,659,519.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,519.40/1,357.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.06

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