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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.31, 1,827.90 and 882.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.31, 1,827.90 and 882.05 is: 1,217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.31 : 1,827.90 = 882.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.31/1,827.90 = 882.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.31x = 1,827.90 × 882.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.31x = 1,612,290.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,290.06/1,324.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.46

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