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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.14, 1,648.84 and 881.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.14, 1,648.84 and 881.15 is: 1,215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.14 : 1,648.84 = 881.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.14/1,648.84 = 881.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.14x = 1,648.84 × 881.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.14x = 1,452,879.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,879.35/1,195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.65

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