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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.72, 1,872.58 and 883.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.72, 1,872.58 and 883.79 is: 1,219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.72 : 1,872.58 = 883.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.72/1,872.58 = 883.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.72x = 1,872.58 × 883.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.72x = 1,654,967.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,967.48/1,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.83

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