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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.13, 2,887.98 and 885.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.13, 2,887.98 and 885.54 is: 1,328.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.13 : 2,887.98 = 885.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.13/2,887.98 = 885.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.13x = 2,887.98 × 885.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.13x = 2,557,421.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,421.81/1,925.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.44

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