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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.36, 1,908.96 and 885.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.36, 1,908.96 and 885.84 is: 1,222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.36 : 1,908.96 = 885.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.36/1,908.96 = 885.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.36x = 1,908.96 × 885.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.36x = 1,691,033.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,033.13/1,383.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.41

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