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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.31, 2,014.97 and 883.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.31, 2,014.97 and 883.99 is: 1,325.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.31 : 2,014.97 = 883.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.31/2,014.97 = 883.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.31x = 2,014.97 × 883.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.31x = 1,781,213.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,213.33/1,343.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.99

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