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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.20, 1,826.75 and 881.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.20, 1,826.75 and 881.75 is: 1,217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.20 : 1,826.75 = 881.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.20/1,826.75 = 881.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.20x = 1,826.75 × 881.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.20x = 1,610,736.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,736.81/1,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.30

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