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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.84, 1,348.58 and 883.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.84, 1,348.58 and 883.28 is: 1,219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.84 : 1,348.58 = 883.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.84/1,348.58 = 883.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.84x = 1,348.58 × 883.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.84x = 1,191,173.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,173.74/976.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.42

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