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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.13, 1,861.22 and 883.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.13, 1,861.22 and 883.19 is: 1,219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.13 : 1,861.22 = 883.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.13/1,861.22 = 883.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.13x = 1,861.22 × 883.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.13x = 1,643,803.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,803.79/1,348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.33

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