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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.10, 1,828.82 and 881.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.10, 1,828.82 and 881.21 is: 1,217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.10 : 1,828.82 = 881.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.10/1,828.82 = 881.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.10x = 1,828.82 × 881.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.10x = 1,611,574.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,574.47/1,324.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.11

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