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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.08, 1,644.30 and 882.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.08, 1,644.30 and 882.04 is: 1,215.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.08 : 1,644.30 = 882.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.08/1,644.30 = 882.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.08x = 1,644.30 × 882.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.08x = 1,450,338.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,338.37/1,193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.63

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