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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.76, 2,031.71 and 883.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.76, 2,031.71 and 883.19 is: 1,218.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.76 : 2,031.71 = 883.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.76/2,031.71 = 883.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.76x = 2,031.71 × 883.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.76x = 1,794,371.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,371.38/1,472.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.37

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