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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.75, 1,863.47 and 884.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.75, 1,863.47 and 884.81 is: 1,221.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.75 : 1,863.47 = 884.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.75/1,863.47 = 884.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.75x = 1,863.47 × 884.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.75x = 1,648,812.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,812.47/1,349.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.57

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