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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.62, 1,905.47 and 884.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.62, 1,905.47 and 884.45 is: 1,220.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.62 : 1,905.47 = 884.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.62/1,905.47 = 884.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.62x = 1,905.47 × 884.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.62x = 1,685,285.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,285.63/1,380.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.67

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