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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.90, 1,945.43 and 885.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.90, 1,945.43 and 885.56 is: 1,221.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.90 : 1,945.43 = 885.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.90/1,945.43 = 885.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.90x = 1,945.43 × 885.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.90x = 1,722,780.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,780.84/1,409.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.92

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