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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.22, 1,991.33 and 883.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.22, 1,991.33 and 883.45 is: 1,219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.22 : 1,991.33 = 883.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.22/1,991.33 = 883.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.22x = 1,991.33 × 883.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.22x = 1,759,241.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,241.87/1,442.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.82

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