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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.27, 1,910.11 and 887.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.27, 1,910.11 and 887.58 is: 1,224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.27 : 1,910.11 = 887.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.27/1,910.11 = 887.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.27x = 1,910.11 × 887.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.27x = 1,695,377.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,377.75/1,384.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.75

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