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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.87, 1,651.20 and 882.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.87, 1,651.20 and 882.87 is: 1,218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.87 : 1,651.20 = 882.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.87/1,651.20 = 882.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.87x = 1,651.20 × 882.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.87x = 1,457,794.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,794.94/1,196.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.01

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