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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.38, 1,319.48 and 651.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.38, 1,319.48 and 651.30 is: 975.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.38 : 1,319.48 = 651.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.38/1,319.48 = 651.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.38x = 1,319.48 × 651.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.38x = 859,371.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,371.57/881.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.03

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