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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.26, 1,836.14 and 882.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.26, 1,836.14 and 882.34 is: 1,216.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.26 : 1,836.14 = 882.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.26/1,836.14 = 882.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.26x = 1,836.14 × 882.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.26x = 1,620,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,108.54/1,331.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.97

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