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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.93, 1,321.54 and 661.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.93, 1,321.54 and 661.48 is: 991.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.93 : 1,321.54 = 661.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.93/1,321.54 = 661.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.93x = 1,321.54 × 661.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.93x = 874,172.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,172.28/881.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.20

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