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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.42, 2,246.65 and 885.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.42, 2,246.65 and 885.42 is: 1,324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.42 : 2,246.65 = 885.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.42/2,246.65 = 885.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.42x = 2,246.65 × 885.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.42x = 1,989,228.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,228.84/1,501.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.90

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