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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.06, 1,444.43 and 881.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.06, 1,444.43 and 881.21 is: 1,215.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.06 : 1,444.43 = 881.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.06/1,444.43 = 881.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.06x = 1,444.43 × 881.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.06x = 1,272,851.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,851.97/1,047.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.64

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