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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.08, 2,094.54 and 883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.08, 2,094.54 and 883 is: 1,323.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.08 : 2,094.54 = 883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.08/2,094.54 = 883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.08x = 2,094.54 × 883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.08x = 1,849,478.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,478.82/1,397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.82

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