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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.97, 1,298.86 and 885.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.97, 1,298.86 and 885.48 is: 1,220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.97 : 1,298.86 = 885.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.97/1,298.86 = 885.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.97x = 1,298.86 × 885.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.97x = 1,150,114.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,114.55/941.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.97

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