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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.95, 2,137.47 and 885.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.95, 2,137.47 and 885.75 is: 1,222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.95 : 2,137.47 = 885.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.95/2,137.47 = 885.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.95x = 2,137.47 × 885.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.95x = 1,893,264.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,264.05/1,548.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.29

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