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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.20, 2,049.68 and 887.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.20, 2,049.68 and 887.72 is: 1,225.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.20 : 2,049.68 = 887.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.20/2,049.68 = 887.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.20x = 2,049.68 × 887.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.20x = 1,819,533.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,533.90/1,485.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.11

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