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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.32, 1,825.08 and 880.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.32, 1,825.08 and 880.24 is: 1,214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.32 : 1,825.08 = 880.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.32/1,825.08 = 880.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.32x = 1,825.08 × 880.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.32x = 1,606,508.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,508.42/1,322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.92

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