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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.48, 1,784.76 and 883.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.48, 1,784.76 and 883.68 is: 1,323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.48 : 1,784.76 = 883.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.48/1,784.76 = 883.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.48x = 1,784.76 × 883.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.48x = 1,577,156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,156.72/1,191.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.70

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