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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.22, 1,906.52 and 884.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.22, 1,906.52 and 884.64 is: 1,220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.22 : 1,906.52 = 884.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.22/1,906.52 = 884.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.22x = 1,906.52 × 884.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.22x = 1,686,579.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,579.43/1,382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.20

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