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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.08, 2,715.69 and 885.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.08, 2,715.69 and 885.25 is: 1,327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.08 : 2,715.69 = 885.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.08/2,715.69 = 885.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.08x = 2,715.69 × 885.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.08x = 2,404,064.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,064.57/1,811.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.42

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