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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.47, 1,905.48 and 883.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.47, 1,905.48 and 883.89 is: 1,219.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.47 : 1,905.48 = 883.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.47/1,905.48 = 883.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.47x = 1,905.48 × 883.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.47x = 1,684,234.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,234.72/1,381.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.16

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