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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.26, 1,538.13 and 880.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.26, 1,538.13 and 880.70 is: 1,323.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.26 : 1,538.13 = 880.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.26/1,538.13 = 880.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.26x = 1,538.13 × 880.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.26x = 1,354,631.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,631.09/1,023.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.84

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