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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.94, 1,550.92 and 880.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.94, 1,550.92 and 880.04 is: 1,320.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.94 : 1,550.92 = 880.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.94/1,550.92 = 880.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.94x = 1,550.92 × 880.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.94x = 1,364,871.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,871.64/1,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.07

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