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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.89, 1,906.08 and 884.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.89, 1,906.08 and 884.85 is: 1,221.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.89 : 1,906.08 = 884.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.89/1,906.08 = 884.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.89x = 1,906.08 × 884.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.89x = 1,686,594.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,594.89/1,380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.39

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