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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.38, 1,860.20 and 882.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.38, 1,860.20 and 882.44 is: 1,218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.38 : 1,860.20 = 882.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.38/1,860.20 = 882.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.38x = 1,860.20 × 882.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.38x = 1,641,501.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,501.17/1,347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.30

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