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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.54, 1,944.38 and 883.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.54, 1,944.38 and 883.30 is: 1,329.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.54 : 1,944.38 = 883.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.54/1,944.38 = 883.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.54x = 1,944.38 × 883.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.54x = 1,717,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,470.85/1,291.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.79

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