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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.06, 1,910.91 and 887.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.06, 1,910.91 and 887.98 is: 1,225.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.06 : 1,910.91 = 887.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.06/1,910.91 = 887.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.06x = 1,910.91 × 887.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.06x = 1,696,849.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,849.86/1,385.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.11

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