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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.69, 1,910.40 and 887.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.69, 1,910.40 and 887.64 is: 1,224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.69 : 1,910.40 = 887.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.69/1,910.40 = 887.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.69x = 1,910.40 × 887.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.69x = 1,695,747.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,747.46/1,384.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.64

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