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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.02, 1,669.35 and 881.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.02, 1,669.35 and 881.97 is: 1,321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.02 : 1,669.35 = 881.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.02/1,669.35 = 881.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.02x = 1,669.35 × 881.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.02x = 1,472,316.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,316.62/1,114.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.62

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