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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.91, 1,834.43 and 881.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.91, 1,834.43 and 881.78 is: 1,216.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.91 : 1,834.43 = 881.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.91/1,834.43 = 881.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.91x = 1,834.43 × 881.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.91x = 1,617,550.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,550.10/1,329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.29

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