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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.95, 1,319.47 and 819.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.95, 1,319.47 and 819.71 is: 1,223.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.95 : 1,319.47 = 819.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.95/1,319.47 = 819.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.95x = 1,319.47 × 819.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.95x = 1,081,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,579.06/883.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.58

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