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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.30, 1,908.15 and 885.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.30, 1,908.15 and 885.75 is: 1,221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.30 : 1,908.15 = 885.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.30/1,908.15 = 885.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.30x = 1,908.15 × 885.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.30x = 1,690,143.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,143.86/1,383.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.82

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