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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.38, 1,392.19 and 880.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.38, 1,392.19 and 880.16 is: 1,211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.38 : 1,392.19 = 880.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.38/1,392.19 = 880.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.38x = 1,392.19 × 880.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.38x = 1,225,351.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,351.23/1,011.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.56

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