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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.02, 1,860.57 and 882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.02, 1,860.57 and 882 is: 1,217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.02 : 1,860.57 = 882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.02/1,860.57 = 882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.02x = 1,860.57 × 882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.02x = 1,641,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,022.74/1,348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.36

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