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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.73, 1,605.34 and 883.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.73, 1,605.34 and 883.50 is: 1,218.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.73 : 1,605.34 = 883.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.73/1,605.34 = 883.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.73x = 1,605.34 × 883.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.73x = 1,418,317.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,317.89/1,163.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.77

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