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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.26, 1,938.81 and 882.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.26, 1,938.81 and 882.38 is: 1,321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.26 : 1,938.81 = 882.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.26/1,938.81 = 882.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.26x = 1,938.81 × 882.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.26x = 1,710,757.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,757.47/1,294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.80

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