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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.21, 2,016.54 and 883.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.21, 2,016.54 and 883.89 is: 1,323.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.21 : 2,016.54 = 883.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.21/2,016.54 = 883.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.21x = 2,016.54 × 883.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.21x = 1,782,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,399.54/1,347.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.03

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