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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.80, 1,907.46 and 885.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.80, 1,907.46 and 885.26 is: 1,221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.80 : 1,907.46 = 885.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.80/1,907.46 = 885.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.80x = 1,907.46 × 885.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.80x = 1,688,598.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,598.04/1,382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.14

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