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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.16, 1,868.45 and 882.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.16, 1,868.45 and 882.01 is: 1,216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.16 : 1,868.45 = 882.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.16/1,868.45 = 882.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.16x = 1,868.45 × 882.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.16x = 1,647,989.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,989.51/1,354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.98

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