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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.51, 1,815.45 and 883.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.51, 1,815.45 and 883.89 is: 1,326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.51 : 1,815.45 = 883.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.51/1,815.45 = 883.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.51x = 1,815.45 × 883.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.51x = 1,604,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,658.10/1,209.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.70

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