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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.80, 1,674.60 and 882.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.80, 1,674.60 and 882.70 is: 1,216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.80 : 1,674.60 = 882.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.80/1,674.60 = 882.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.80x = 1,674.60 × 882.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.80x = 1,478,169.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,169.42/1,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.80

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