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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.28, 1,606.55 and 883.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.28, 1,606.55 and 883.52 is: 1,220.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.28 : 1,606.55 = 883.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.28/1,606.55 = 883.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.28x = 1,606.55 × 883.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.28x = 1,419,406.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,406.61/1,163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.18

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