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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.21, 1,859.94 and 882.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.21, 1,859.94 and 882.27 is: 1,218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.21 : 1,859.94 = 882.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.21/1,859.94 = 882.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.21x = 1,859.94 × 882.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.21x = 1,640,969.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,969.26/1,347.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.05

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