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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348, 1,860.48 and 883.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348, 1,860.48 and 883.28 is: 1,219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348 : 1,860.48 = 883.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348/1,860.48 = 883.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348x = 1,860.48 × 883.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348x = 1,643,324.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,324.77/1,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.08

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