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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.70, 1,540.74 and 881.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.70, 1,540.74 and 881.24 is: 1,214.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.70 : 1,540.74 = 881.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.70/1,540.74 = 881.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.70x = 1,540.74 × 881.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.70x = 1,357,761.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,761.72/1,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.78

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