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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.84, 1,907.50 and 885.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.84, 1,907.50 and 885.30 is: 1,221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.84 : 1,907.50 = 885.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.84/1,907.50 = 885.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.84x = 1,907.50 × 885.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.84x = 1,688,702.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,702.04/1,382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.19

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