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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.92, 1,844.98 and 884.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.92, 1,844.98 and 884.86 is: 1,327.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.92 : 1,844.98 = 884.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.92/1,844.98 = 884.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.92x = 1,844.98 × 884.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.92x = 1,632,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,542.18/1,229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.36

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