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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.80, 1,669.60 and 882.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.80, 1,669.60 and 882.15 is: 1,321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.80 : 1,669.60 = 882.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.80/1,669.60 = 882.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.80x = 1,669.60 × 882.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.80x = 1,472,837.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,837.64/1,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.17

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