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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.66, 1,384.11 and 881.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.66, 1,384.11 and 881.64 is: 1,213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.66 : 1,384.11 = 881.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.66/1,384.11 = 881.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.66x = 1,384.11 × 881.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.66x = 1,220,286.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,286.74/1,005.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.42

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