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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.57, 1,392.45 and 880.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.57, 1,392.45 and 880.35 is: 1,211.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.57 : 1,392.45 = 880.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.57/1,392.45 = 880.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.57x = 1,392.45 × 880.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.57x = 1,225,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,843.36/1,011.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.82

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