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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.32, 1,716.56 and 881.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.32, 1,716.56 and 881.70 is: 1,327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.32 : 1,716.56 = 881.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.32/1,716.56 = 881.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.32x = 1,716.56 × 881.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.32x = 1,513,490.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,490.95/1,140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.25

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