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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.80, 1,474.44 and 882.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.80, 1,474.44 and 882.18 is: 1,215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.80 : 1,474.44 = 882.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.80/1,474.44 = 882.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.80x = 1,474.44 × 882.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.80x = 1,300,721.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,721.48/1,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.85

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