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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.48, 1,951.56 and 883.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.48, 1,951.56 and 883.17 is: 1,219.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.48 : 1,951.56 = 883.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.48/1,951.56 = 883.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.48x = 1,951.56 × 883.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.48x = 1,723,559.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,559.25/1,413.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.37

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