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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.88, 1,909.97 and 886.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.88, 1,909.97 and 886.49 is: 1,223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.88 : 1,909.97 = 886.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.88/1,909.97 = 886.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.88x = 1,909.97 × 886.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.88x = 1,693,164.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,164.87/1,383.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.50

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