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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.49, 1,908.07 and 885.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.49, 1,908.07 and 885.10 is: 1,221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.49 : 1,908.07 = 885.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.49/1,908.07 = 885.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.49x = 1,908.07 × 885.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.49x = 1,688,832.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,832.76/1,382.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.59

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