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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620, 2,235.60 and 884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620, 2,235.60 and 884 is: 1,219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620 : 2,235.60 = 884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620/2,235.60 = 884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620x = 2,235.60 × 884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620x = 1,976,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,270.40/1,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.92

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