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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.29, 1,433.70 and 883.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.29, 1,433.70 and 883.59 is: 1,216.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.29 : 1,433.70 = 883.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.29/1,433.70 = 883.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.29x = 1,433.70 × 883.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.29x = 1,266,805.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,805.67/1,041.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.57

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