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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.32, 1,815.52 and 882.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.32, 1,815.52 and 882.26 is: 1,323.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.32 : 1,815.52 = 882.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.32/1,815.52 = 882.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.32x = 1,815.52 × 882.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.32x = 1,601,760.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,760.68/1,210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.42

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