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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.85, 1,945.23 and 885.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.85, 1,945.23 and 885.51 is: 1,221.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.85 : 1,945.23 = 885.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.85/1,945.23 = 885.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.85x = 1,945.23 × 885.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.85x = 1,722,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,520.62/1,409.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.78

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