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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432, 1,976.32 and 880

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432, 1,976.32 and 880 is: 1,214.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432 : 1,976.32 = 880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432/1,976.32 = 880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432x = 1,976.32 × 880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432x = 1,739,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,161.60/1,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.50

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