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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.13, 1,869.55 and 883.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.13, 1,869.55 and 883.58 is: 1,218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.13 : 1,869.55 = 883.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.13/1,869.55 = 883.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.13x = 1,869.55 × 883.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.13x = 1,651,885.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,885.43/1,355.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.99

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