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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.99, 1,605.68 and 883.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.99, 1,605.68 and 883.76 is: 1,219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.99 : 1,605.68 = 883.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.99/1,605.68 = 883.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.99x = 1,605.68 × 883.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.99x = 1,419,027.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,027.73/1,163.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.11

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