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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.16, 1,908.60 and 882.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.16, 1,908.60 and 882.80 is: 1,322.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.16 : 1,908.60 = 882.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.16/1,908.60 = 882.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.16x = 1,908.60 × 882.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.16x = 1,684,912.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,912.08/1,274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.37

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