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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.07, 1,828.38 and 882.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.07, 1,828.38 and 882.27 is: 1,217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.07 : 1,828.38 = 882.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.07/1,828.38 = 882.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.07x = 1,828.38 × 882.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.07x = 1,613,124.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,124.82/1,325.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.39

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