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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.22, 1,871.89 and 883.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.22, 1,871.89 and 883.29 is: 1,219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.22 : 1,871.89 = 883.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.22/1,871.89 = 883.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.22x = 1,871.89 × 883.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.22x = 1,653,416.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,416.00/1,356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.14

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