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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.92, 1,967.94 and 882.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.92, 1,967.94 and 882.36 is: 1,322.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.92 : 1,967.94 = 882.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.92/1,967.94 = 882.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.92x = 1,967.94 × 882.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.92x = 1,736,431.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,431.54/1,312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.57

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