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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.22, 1,217.27 and 818.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.22, 1,217.27 and 818.95 is: 1,131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.22 : 1,217.27 = 818.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.22/1,217.27 = 818.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.22x = 1,217.27 × 818.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.22x = 996,883.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,883.27/881.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.26

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