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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.29, 1,412.86 and 882.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.29, 1,412.86 and 882.35 is: 1,219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.29 : 1,412.86 = 882.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.29/1,412.86 = 882.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.29x = 1,412.86 × 882.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.29x = 1,246,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,637.02/1,022.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.46

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