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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.12, 1,323.50 and 674.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.12, 1,323.50 and 674.98 is: 1,013.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.12 : 1,323.50 = 674.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.12/1,323.50 = 674.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.12x = 1,323.50 × 674.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.12x = 893,336.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,336.03/881.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.86

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