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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.27, 1,906.31 and 884.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.27, 1,906.31 and 884.72 is: 1,220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.27 : 1,906.31 = 884.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.27/1,906.31 = 884.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.27x = 1,906.31 × 884.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.27x = 1,686,536.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,536.63/1,382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.13

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