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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.64, 1,827.36 and 882.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.64, 1,827.36 and 882.72 is: 1,217.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.64 : 1,827.36 = 882.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.64/1,827.36 = 882.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.64x = 1,827.36 × 882.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.64x = 1,613,047.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,047.22/1,324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.72

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