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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.86, 1,883.40 and 885.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.86, 1,883.40 and 885.46 is: 1,221.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.86 : 1,883.40 = 885.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.86/1,883.40 = 885.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.86x = 1,883.40 × 885.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.86x = 1,667,675.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,675.36/1,364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.87

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