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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.32, 1,221.39 and 869.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.32, 1,221.39 and 869.40 is: 1,202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.32 : 1,221.39 = 869.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.32/1,221.39 = 869.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.32x = 1,221.39 × 869.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.32x = 1,061,876.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,876.47/883.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.14

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