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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.94, 1,945.89 and 885.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.94, 1,945.89 and 885.87 is: 1,222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.94 : 1,945.89 = 885.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.94/1,945.89 = 885.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.94x = 1,945.89 × 885.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.94x = 1,723,805.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,805.57/1,409.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.61

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