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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.71, 1,829.92 and 883.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.71, 1,829.92 and 883.76 is: 1,219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.71 : 1,829.92 = 883.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.71/1,829.92 = 883.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.71x = 1,829.92 × 883.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.71x = 1,617,198.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,198.74/1,325.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.88

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