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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.09, 1,943.87 and 885.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.09, 1,943.87 and 885.02 is: 1,220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.09 : 1,943.87 = 885.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.09/1,943.87 = 885.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.09x = 1,943.87 × 885.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.09x = 1,720,349.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,349.68/1,409.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.90

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