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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.72, 1,784.28 and 882.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.72, 1,784.28 and 882.08 is: 1,321.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.72 : 1,784.28 = 882.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.72/1,784.28 = 882.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.72x = 1,784.28 × 882.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.72x = 1,573,877.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,877.70/1,190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.79

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