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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.88, 1,605.47 and 884.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.88, 1,605.47 and 884.21 is: 1,219.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.88 : 1,605.47 = 884.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.88/1,605.47 = 884.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.88x = 1,605.47 × 884.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.88x = 1,419,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,560.18/1,163.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.68

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