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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.43, 1,651.99 and 883.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.43, 1,651.99 and 883.45 is: 1,218.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.43 : 1,651.99 = 883.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.43/1,651.99 = 883.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.43x = 1,651.99 × 883.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.43x = 1,459,450.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,450.30/1,197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.82

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