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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.86, 1,882.02 and 884.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.86, 1,882.02 and 884.46 is: 1,220.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.86 : 1,882.02 = 884.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.86/1,882.02 = 884.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.86x = 1,882.02 × 884.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.86x = 1,664,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,571.41/1,363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.49

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