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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.59, 1,910.73 and 887.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.59, 1,910.73 and 887.23 is: 1,224.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.59 : 1,910.73 = 887.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.59/1,910.73 = 887.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.59x = 1,910.73 × 887.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.59x = 1,695,252.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,252.20/1,384.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.38

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