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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.03, 1,788.57 and 883.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.03, 1,788.57 and 883.35 is: 1,319.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.03 : 1,788.57 = 883.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.03/1,788.57 = 883.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.03x = 1,788.57 × 883.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.03x = 1,579,933.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,933.31/1,197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.88

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