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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.38, 1,905.72 and 883.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.38, 1,905.72 and 883.78 is: 1,220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.38 : 1,905.72 = 883.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.38/1,905.72 = 883.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.38x = 1,905.72 × 883.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.38x = 1,684,237.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,237.22/1,380.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.13

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