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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.44, 1,833.59 and 880.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.44, 1,833.59 and 880.42 is: 1,215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.44 : 1,833.59 = 880.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.44/1,833.59 = 880.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.44x = 1,833.59 × 880.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.44x = 1,614,329.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,329.31/1,328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.21

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