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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.22, 1,871.28 and 883.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.22, 1,871.28 and 883.44 is: 1,219.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.22 : 1,871.28 = 883.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.22/1,871.28 = 883.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.22x = 1,871.28 × 883.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.22x = 1,653,163.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,163.60/1,355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.85

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