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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.54, 1,322.34 and 752.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.54, 1,322.34 and 752.48 is: 1,128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.54 : 1,322.34 = 752.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.54/1,322.34 = 752.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.54x = 1,322.34 × 752.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.54x = 995,034.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,034.40/881.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.75

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