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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.50, 1,836.49 and 882.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.50, 1,836.49 and 882.55 is: 1,217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.50 : 1,836.49 = 882.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.50/1,836.49 = 882.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.50x = 1,836.49 × 882.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.50x = 1,620,789.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,789.84/1,331.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.27

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