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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.66, 1,939.79 and 882.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.66, 1,939.79 and 882.91 is: 1,323.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.66 : 1,939.79 = 882.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.66/1,939.79 = 882.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.66x = 1,939.79 × 882.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.66x = 1,712,659.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,659.99/1,293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.89

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