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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.98, 1,222.86 and 885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.98, 1,222.86 and 885.28 is: 1,219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.98 : 1,222.86 = 885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.98/1,222.86 = 885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.98x = 1,222.86 × 885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.98x = 1,082,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,573.50/887.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.14

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