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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.19, 1,703.26 and 881.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.19, 1,703.26 and 881.16 is: 1,215.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.19 : 1,703.26 = 881.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.19/1,703.26 = 881.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.19x = 1,703.26 × 881.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.19x = 1,500,844.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,844.58/1,235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.07

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