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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.53, 1,389.96 and 884.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.53, 1,389.96 and 884.48 is: 1,217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.53 : 1,389.96 = 884.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.53/1,389.96 = 884.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.53x = 1,389.96 × 884.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.53x = 1,229,384.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,384.87/1,009.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.78

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