Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.88, 1,215.81 and 757
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 881.88, 1,215.81 and 757 is: 1,043.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
881.88 : 1,215.81 = 757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
881.88/1,215.81 = 757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
881.88x = 1,215.81 × 757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
881.88x = 920,368.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 920,368.17/881.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,043.64
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