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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.88, 2,182.96 and 883.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.88, 2,182.96 and 883.12 is: 1,218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.88 : 2,182.96 = 883.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.88/2,182.96 = 883.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.88x = 2,182.96 × 883.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.88x = 1,927,815.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,815.64/1,581.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.69

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