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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.16, 1,827.85 and 883.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.16, 1,827.85 and 883.34 is: 1,219.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.16 : 1,827.85 = 883.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.16/1,827.85 = 883.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.16x = 1,827.85 × 883.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.16x = 1,614,621.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,621.62/1,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.36

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