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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.20, 1,321.80 and 737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.20, 1,321.80 and 737.20 is: 1,105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.20 : 1,321.80 = 737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.20/1,321.80 = 737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.20x = 1,321.80 × 737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.20x = 974,430.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,430.96/881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.80

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