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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.13, 1,220.02 and 817.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.13, 1,220.02 and 817.52 is: 1,129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.13 : 1,220.02 = 817.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.13/1,220.02 = 817.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.13x = 1,220.02 × 817.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.13x = 997,391.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,391.76/883.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.38

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