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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.91, 1,985.27 and 884.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.91, 1,985.27 and 884.66 is: 1,327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.91 : 1,985.27 = 884.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.91/1,985.27 = 884.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.91x = 1,985.27 × 884.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.91x = 1,756,274.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,274.61/1,322.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.58

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