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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.71, 1,674.31 and 881.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.71, 1,674.31 and 881.61 is: 1,216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.71 : 1,674.31 = 881.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.71/1,674.31 = 881.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.71x = 1,674.31 × 881.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.71x = 1,476,088.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,088.44/1,213.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.18

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