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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.83, 1,795.46 and 881.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.83, 1,795.46 and 881.45 is: 1,216.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.83 : 1,795.46 = 881.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.83/1,795.46 = 881.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.83x = 1,795.46 × 881.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.83x = 1,582,594.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,594.83/1,300.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.60

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