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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.69, 1,945.85 and 885.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.69, 1,945.85 and 885.81 is: 1,221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.69 : 1,945.85 = 885.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.69/1,945.85 = 885.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.69x = 1,945.85 × 885.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.69x = 1,723,648.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,648.96/1,410.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.85

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