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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.29, 1,826.19 and 880.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.29, 1,826.19 and 880.89 is: 1,215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.29 : 1,826.19 = 880.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.29/1,826.19 = 880.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.29x = 1,826.19 × 880.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.29x = 1,608,672.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,672.51/1,323.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.67

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