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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.42, 1,904 and 883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.42, 1,904 and 883.20 is: 1,218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.42 : 1,904 = 883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.42/1,904 = 883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.42x = 1,904 × 883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.42x = 1,681,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,612.80/1,380.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.19

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