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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.03, 1,794.96 and 882.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.03, 1,794.96 and 882.18 is: 1,216.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.03 : 1,794.96 = 882.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.03/1,794.96 = 882.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.03x = 1,794.96 × 882.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.03x = 1,583,477.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,477.81/1,302.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.16

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