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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.89, 1,868.78 and 881.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.89, 1,868.78 and 881.92 is: 1,216.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.89 : 1,868.78 = 881.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.89/1,868.78 = 881.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.89x = 1,868.78 × 881.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.89x = 1,648,105.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,105.11/1,354.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.41

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