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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.18, 1,993.89 and 885.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.18, 1,993.89 and 885.06 is: 1,221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.18 : 1,993.89 = 885.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.18/1,993.89 = 885.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.18x = 1,993.89 × 885.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.18x = 1,764,712.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,712.28/1,445.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.11

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