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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.32, 1,868.52 and 882.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.32, 1,868.52 and 882.85 is: 1,218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.32 : 1,868.52 = 882.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.32/1,868.52 = 882.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.32x = 1,868.52 × 882.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.32x = 1,649,620.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,620.06/1,354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.04

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