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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.84, 1,907.79 and 885.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.84, 1,907.79 and 885.39 is: 1,221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.84 : 1,907.79 = 885.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.84/1,907.79 = 885.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.84x = 1,907.79 × 885.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.84x = 1,689,138.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,138.19/1,382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.50

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