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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.22, 1,767.23 and 883.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.22, 1,767.23 and 883.23 is: 1,329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.22 : 1,767.23 = 883.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.22/1,767.23 = 883.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.22x = 1,767.23 × 883.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.22x = 1,560,865.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,865.31/1,174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.28

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