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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.36, 1,384.32 and 880.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.36, 1,384.32 and 880.32 is: 1,212.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.36 : 1,384.32 = 880.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.36/1,384.32 = 880.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.36x = 1,384.32 × 880.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.36x = 1,218,644.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,644.58/1,005.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.15

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