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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.28, 2,192.34 and 885.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.28, 2,192.34 and 885.02 is: 1,326.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.28 : 2,192.34 = 885.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.28/2,192.34 = 885.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.28x = 2,192.34 × 885.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.28x = 1,940,264.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,264.75/1,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.88

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