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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.40, 1,796.58 and 883.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.40, 1,796.58 and 883.98 is: 1,220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.40 : 1,796.58 = 883.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.40/1,796.58 = 883.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.40x = 1,796.58 × 883.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.40x = 1,588,140.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,140.79/1,301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.33

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