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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.37, 1,870.45 and 883.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.37, 1,870.45 and 883.57 is: 1,219.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.37 : 1,870.45 = 883.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.37/1,870.45 = 883.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.37x = 1,870.45 × 883.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.37x = 1,652,678.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,678.97/1,355.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.36

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