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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.15, 2,640.48 and 883.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.15, 2,640.48 and 883.03 is: 1,323.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.15 : 2,640.48 = 883.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.15/2,640.48 = 883.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.15x = 2,640.48 × 883.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.15x = 2,331,615.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,615.63/1,761.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.92

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