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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.71, 1,837.86 and 882.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.71, 1,837.86 and 882.82 is: 1,218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.71 : 1,837.86 = 882.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.71/1,837.86 = 882.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.71x = 1,837.86 × 882.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.71x = 1,622,499.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,499.57/1,331.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.36

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