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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.38, 1,862.32 and 883.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.38, 1,862.32 and 883.90 is: 1,219.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.38 : 1,862.32 = 883.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.38/1,862.32 = 883.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.38x = 1,862.32 × 883.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.38x = 1,646,095.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,095.34/1,349.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.89

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