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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.60, 1,283.36 and 881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.60, 1,283.36 and 881.76 is: 1,222.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.60 : 1,283.36 = 881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.60/1,283.36 = 881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.60x = 1,283.36 × 881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.60x = 1,131,615.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,615.51/925.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.58

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