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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.74, 1,270.81 and 881.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.74, 1,270.81 and 881.91 is: 1,211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.74 : 1,270.81 = 881.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.74/1,270.81 = 881.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.74x = 1,270.81 × 881.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.74x = 1,120,740.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,740.05/924.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.95

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