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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.50, 1,474.54 and 881.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.50, 1,474.54 and 881.30 is: 1,216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.50 : 1,474.54 = 881.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.50/1,474.54 = 881.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.50x = 1,474.54 × 881.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.50x = 1,299,512.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,512.10/1,068.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.20

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