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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.84, 1,908.86 and 886.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.84, 1,908.86 and 886.30 is: 1,222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.84 : 1,908.86 = 886.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.84/1,908.86 = 886.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.84x = 1,908.86 × 886.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.84x = 1,691,822.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,822.62/1,383.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.56

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