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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.40, 1,872.23 and 884.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.40, 1,872.23 and 884.42 is: 1,219.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.40 : 1,872.23 = 884.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.40/1,872.23 = 884.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.40x = 1,872.23 × 884.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.40x = 1,655,823.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,823.87/1,357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.85

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