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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.81, 1,324.54 and 675.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.81, 1,324.54 and 675.66 is: 1,014.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.81 : 1,324.54 = 675.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.81/1,324.54 = 675.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.81x = 1,324.54 × 675.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.81x = 894,938.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,938.70/881.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.89

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