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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.28, 2,015.82 and 881

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.28, 2,015.82 and 881 is: 1,323.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.28 : 2,015.82 = 881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.28/2,015.82 = 881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.28x = 2,015.82 × 881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.28x = 1,775,937.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,937.42/1,342.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.08

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