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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.86, 1,731.16 and 882.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.86, 1,731.16 and 882.08 is: 1,216.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.86 : 1,731.16 = 882.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.86/1,731.16 = 882.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.86x = 1,731.16 × 882.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.86x = 1,527,008.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,008.55/1,254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.88

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