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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.76, 1,511.66 and 883.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.76, 1,511.66 and 883.34 is: 1,330.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.76 : 1,511.66 = 883.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.76/1,511.66 = 883.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.76x = 1,511.66 × 883.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.76x = 1,335,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,309.74/1,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.31

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