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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.33, 1,870.99 and 883.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.33, 1,870.99 and 883.63 is: 1,218.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.33 : 1,870.99 = 883.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.33/1,870.99 = 883.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.33x = 1,870.99 × 883.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.33x = 1,653,262.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,262.89/1,356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.92

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