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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.44, 1,858.08 and 880.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.44, 1,858.08 and 880.69 is: 1,215.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.44 : 1,858.08 = 880.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.44/1,858.08 = 880.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.44x = 1,858.08 × 880.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.44x = 1,636,391.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,391.13/1,346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.35

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