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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.30, 1,985.67 and 882.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.30, 1,985.67 and 882.24 is: 1,320.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.30 : 1,985.67 = 882.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.30/1,985.67 = 882.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.30x = 1,985.67 × 882.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.30x = 1,751,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,837.50/1,326.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.85

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