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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.60, 1,215.14 and 619.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.60, 1,215.14 and 619.16 is: 853.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.60 : 1,215.14 = 619.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.60/1,215.14 = 619.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.60x = 1,215.14 × 619.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.60x = 752,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,366.08/881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.41

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