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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.55, 1,670.73 and 882.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.55, 1,670.73 and 882.90 is: 1,322.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.55 : 1,670.73 = 882.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.55/1,670.73 = 882.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.55x = 1,670.73 × 882.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.55x = 1,475,087.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,087.52/1,115.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.30

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