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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.16, 1,517.70 and 881.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.16, 1,517.70 and 881.56 is: 1,323.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.16 : 1,517.70 = 881.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.16/1,517.70 = 881.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.16x = 1,517.70 × 881.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.16x = 1,337,943.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,943.61/1,011.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.18

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