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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.06, 2,035.67 and 885.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.06, 2,035.67 and 885.65 is: 1,222.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.06 : 2,035.67 = 885.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.06/2,035.67 = 885.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.06x = 2,035.67 × 885.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.06x = 1,802,876.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,876.53/1,475.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.24

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