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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.76, 1,731.24 and 881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.76, 1,731.24 and 881.60 is: 1,322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.76 : 1,731.24 = 881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.76/1,731.24 = 881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.76x = 1,731.24 × 881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.76x = 1,526,261.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,261.18/1,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.86

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