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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.96, 1,676.82 and 883.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.96, 1,676.82 and 883.48 is: 1,220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.96 : 1,676.82 = 883.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.96/1,676.82 = 883.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.96x = 1,676.82 × 883.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.96x = 1,481,436.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,436.93/1,213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.33

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