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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.09, 1,823.92 and 880.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.09, 1,823.92 and 880.13 is: 1,214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.09 : 1,823.92 = 880.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.09/1,823.92 = 880.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.09x = 1,823.92 × 880.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.09x = 1,605,289.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,289.07/1,322.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.21

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