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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.12, 1,320.32 and 675.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.12, 1,320.32 and 675.38 is: 1,012.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.12 : 1,320.32 = 675.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.12/1,320.32 = 675.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.12x = 1,320.32 × 675.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.12x = 891,717.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,717.72/881.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.03

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