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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.23, 1,323.24 and 700.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.23, 1,323.24 and 700.14 is: 1,051.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.23 : 1,323.24 = 700.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.23/1,323.24 = 700.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.23x = 1,323.24 × 700.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.23x = 926,455.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,455.59/881.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.32

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