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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.03, 1,213.70 and 741.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.03, 1,213.70 and 741.15 is: 1,021.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.03 : 1,213.70 = 741.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.03/1,213.70 = 741.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.03x = 1,213.70 × 741.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.03x = 899,527.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,527.69/881.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.00

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