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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.16, 1,670.31 and 884.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.16, 1,670.31 and 884.31 is: 1,324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.16 : 1,670.31 = 884.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.16/1,670.31 = 884.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.16x = 1,670.31 × 884.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.16x = 1,477,071.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,071.84/1,115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.54

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