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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.24, 1,321.88 and 752.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.24, 1,321.88 and 752.13 is: 1,128.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.24 : 1,321.88 = 752.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.24/1,321.88 = 752.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.24x = 1,321.88 × 752.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.24x = 994,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,221.84/881.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.21

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