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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.87, 1,828.05 and 882.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.87, 1,828.05 and 882.80 is: 1,217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.87 : 1,828.05 = 882.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.87/1,828.05 = 882.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.87x = 1,828.05 × 882.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.87x = 1,613,793.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,793.40/1,325.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.16

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