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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.70, 1,868.43 and 882.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.70, 1,868.43 and 882.28 is: 1,217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.70 : 1,868.43 = 882.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.70/1,868.43 = 882.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.70x = 1,868.43 × 882.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.70x = 1,648,478.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,478.42/1,353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.76

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