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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.28, 2,018.82 and 883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.28, 2,018.82 and 883 is: 1,326.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.28 : 2,018.82 = 883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.28/2,018.82 = 883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.28x = 2,018.82 × 883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.28x = 1,782,618.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,618.06/1,344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.08

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