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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.52, 1,814.88 and 883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.52, 1,814.88 and 883.20 is: 1,329.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.52 : 1,814.88 = 883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.52/1,814.88 = 883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.52x = 1,814.88 × 883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.52x = 1,602,902.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,902.02/1,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.64

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