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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.64, 1,942.36 and 884.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.64, 1,942.36 and 884.75 is: 1,325.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.64 : 1,942.36 = 884.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.64/1,942.36 = 884.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.64x = 1,942.36 × 884.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.64x = 1,718,505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,505.22/1,296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.36

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