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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.58, 1,739.87 and 883.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.58, 1,739.87 and 883.28 is: 1,218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.58 : 1,739.87 = 883.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.58/1,739.87 = 883.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.58x = 1,739.87 × 883.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.58x = 1,536,785.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,785.87/1,261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.14

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