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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.20, 1,625.70 and 882.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.20, 1,625.70 and 882.84 is: 1,218.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.20 : 1,625.70 = 882.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.20/1,625.70 = 882.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.20x = 1,625.70 × 882.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.20x = 1,435,232.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,232.99/1,178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.16

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