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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.49, 1,827.88 and 883.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.49, 1,827.88 and 883.13 is: 1,218.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.49 : 1,827.88 = 883.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.49/1,827.88 = 883.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.49x = 1,827.88 × 883.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.49x = 1,614,244.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,244.32/1,324.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.77

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