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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.02, 2,056.73 and 885.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.02, 2,056.73 and 885.02 is: 1,327.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.02 : 2,056.73 = 885.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.02/2,056.73 = 885.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.02x = 2,056.73 × 885.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.02x = 1,820,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,247.18/1,371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.66

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