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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.46, 1,338.16 and 883.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.46, 1,338.16 and 883.80 is: 1,317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.46 : 1,338.16 = 883.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.46/1,338.16 = 883.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.46x = 1,338.16 × 883.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.46x = 1,182,665.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,665.81/897.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.79

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