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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.70, 2,046.78 and 885.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.70, 2,046.78 and 885.40 is: 1,222.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.70 : 2,046.78 = 885.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.70/2,046.78 = 885.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.70x = 2,046.78 × 885.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.70x = 1,812,219.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,219.01/1,482.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.24

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