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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.36, 1,649.13 and 881.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.36, 1,649.13 and 881.37 is: 1,215.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.36 : 1,649.13 = 881.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.36/1,649.13 = 881.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.36x = 1,649.13 × 881.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.36x = 1,453,493.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,493.20/1,195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.95

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