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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.06, 1,543.88 and 883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.06, 1,543.88 and 883.60 is: 1,217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.06 : 1,543.88 = 883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.06/1,543.88 = 883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.06x = 1,543.88 × 883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.06x = 1,364,177.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,177.05/1,120.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.95

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