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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.10, 1,906.65 and 882.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.10, 1,906.65 and 882.30 is: 1,323.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.10 : 1,906.65 = 882.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.10/1,906.65 = 882.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.10x = 1,906.65 × 882.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.10x = 1,682,237.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,237.30/1,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.45

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