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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.36, 1,476.12 and 881.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.36, 1,476.12 and 881.70 is: 1,218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.36 : 1,476.12 = 881.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.36/1,476.12 = 881.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.36x = 1,476.12 × 881.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.36x = 1,301,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,495.00/1,068.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.22

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