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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.42, 1,906.94 and 884.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.42, 1,906.94 and 884.88 is: 1,220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.42 : 1,906.94 = 884.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.42/1,906.94 = 884.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.42x = 1,906.94 × 884.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.42x = 1,687,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,413.07/1,382.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.62

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