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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.75, 1,649.66 and 881.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.75, 1,649.66 and 881.75 is: 1,216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.75 : 1,649.66 = 881.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.75/1,649.66 = 881.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.75x = 1,649.66 × 881.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.75x = 1,454,594.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,594.03/1,195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.48

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