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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.13, 1,870.77 and 883.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.13, 1,870.77 and 883.99 is: 1,219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.13 : 1,870.77 = 883.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.13/1,870.77 = 883.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.13x = 1,870.77 × 883.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.13x = 1,653,741.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,741.97/1,356.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.46

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