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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880, 1,316.12 and 783.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880, 1,316.12 and 783.18 is: 1,171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880 : 1,316.12 = 783.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880/1,316.12 = 783.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880x = 1,316.12 × 783.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880x = 1,030,758.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,758.86/880
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.32

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