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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.36, 1,866.96 and 881.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.36, 1,866.96 and 881.34 is: 1,215.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.36 : 1,866.96 = 881.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.36/1,866.96 = 881.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.36x = 1,866.96 × 881.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.36x = 1,645,426.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,426.53/1,353.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.81

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