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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.54, 1,908.56 and 885.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.54, 1,908.56 and 885.92 is: 1,222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.54 : 1,908.56 = 885.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.54/1,908.56 = 885.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.54x = 1,908.56 × 885.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.54x = 1,690,824.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,824.15/1,382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.99

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