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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.80, 1,621.14 and 880.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.80, 1,621.14 and 880.04 is: 1,215.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.80 : 1,621.14 = 880.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.80/1,621.14 = 880.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.80x = 1,621.14 × 880.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.80x = 1,426,668.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,668.05/1,173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.43

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