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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.18, 1,823.91 and 880.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.18, 1,823.91 and 880.32 is: 1,213.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.18 : 1,823.91 = 880.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.18/1,823.91 = 880.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.18x = 1,823.91 × 880.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.18x = 1,605,624.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,624.45/1,323.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.46

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