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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.69, 1,703.95 and 881.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.69, 1,703.95 and 881.66 is: 1,215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.69 : 1,703.95 = 881.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.69/1,703.95 = 881.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.69x = 1,703.95 × 881.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.69x = 1,502,304.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,304.56/1,235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.76

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