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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.06, 1,322.96 and 874.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.06, 1,322.96 and 874.71 is: 1,313.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.06 : 1,322.96 = 874.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.06/1,322.96 = 874.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.06x = 1,322.96 × 874.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.06x = 1,157,201.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,201.97/881.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.43

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