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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.65, 1,945.90 and 885.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.65, 1,945.90 and 885.77 is: 1,221.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.65 : 1,945.90 = 885.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.65/1,945.90 = 885.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.65x = 1,945.90 × 885.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.65x = 1,723,619.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,619.84/1,410.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.86

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