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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.67, 1,316.06 and 817.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.67, 1,316.06 and 817.42 is: 1,220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.67 : 1,316.06 = 817.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.67/1,316.06 = 817.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.67x = 1,316.06 × 817.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.67x = 1,075,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,777.06/881.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.17

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