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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.31, 2,035.58 and 885.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.31, 2,035.58 and 885.74 is: 1,222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.31 : 2,035.58 = 885.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.31/2,035.58 = 885.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.31x = 2,035.58 × 885.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.31x = 1,802,985.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,985.00/1,475.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.10

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