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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.08, 1,941.24 and 883.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.08, 1,941.24 and 883.19 is: 1,323.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.08 : 1,941.24 = 883.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.08/1,941.24 = 883.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.08x = 1,941.24 × 883.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.08x = 1,714,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,486.40/1,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.85

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