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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030, 1,418.28 and 882.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030, 1,418.28 and 882.34 is: 1,214.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030 : 1,418.28 = 882.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030/1,418.28 = 882.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030x = 1,418.28 × 882.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030x = 1,251,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,405.18/1,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.96

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