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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.46, 1,369.80 and 881.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.46, 1,369.80 and 881.32 is: 1,215.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.46 : 1,369.80 = 881.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.46/1,369.80 = 881.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.46x = 1,369.80 × 881.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.46x = 1,207,232.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,232.14/993.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.18

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