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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.11, 1,902.76 and 881.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.11, 1,902.76 and 881.89 is: 1,215.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.11 : 1,902.76 = 881.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.11/1,902.76 = 881.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.11x = 1,902.76 × 881.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.11x = 1,678,018.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,018.05/1,380.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.86

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