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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.63, 1,795.37 and 883.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.63, 1,795.37 and 883.14 is: 1,219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.63 : 1,795.37 = 883.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.63/1,795.37 = 883.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.63x = 1,795.37 × 883.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.63x = 1,585,562.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,562.01/1,300.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.07

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