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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.72, 2,070.76 and 885.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.72, 2,070.76 and 885.63 is: 1,328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.72 : 2,070.76 = 885.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.72/2,070.76 = 885.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.72x = 2,070.76 × 885.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.72x = 1,833,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,924.96/1,380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.24

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