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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.22, 1,904.73 and 883.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.22, 1,904.73 and 883.68 is: 1,218.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.22 : 1,904.73 = 883.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.22/1,904.73 = 883.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.22x = 1,904.73 × 883.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.22x = 1,683,166.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,166.32/1,381.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.61

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