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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.37, 1,906.52 and 883.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.37, 1,906.52 and 883.98 is: 1,220.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.37 : 1,906.52 = 883.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.37/1,906.52 = 883.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.37x = 1,906.52 × 883.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.37x = 1,685,321.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,321.13/1,381.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.04

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