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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.15, 1,906.56 and 883.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.15, 1,906.56 and 883.94 is: 1,219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.15 : 1,906.56 = 883.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.15/1,906.56 = 883.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.15x = 1,906.56 × 883.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.15x = 1,685,275.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,275.11/1,382.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.31

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