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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.45, 1,530.25 and 882.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.45, 1,530.25 and 882.94 is: 1,322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.45 : 1,530.25 = 882.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.45/1,530.25 = 882.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.45x = 1,530.25 × 882.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.45x = 1,351,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,118.94/1,021.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.75

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