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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.06, 1,673.07 and 882.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.06, 1,673.07 and 882.14 is: 1,215.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.06 : 1,673.07 = 882.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.06/1,673.07 = 882.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.06x = 1,673.07 × 882.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.06x = 1,475,881.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,881.97/1,214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.66

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