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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.74, 1,866.81 and 882.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.74, 1,866.81 and 882.11 is: 1,215.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.74 : 1,866.81 = 882.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.74/1,866.81 = 882.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.74x = 1,866.81 × 882.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.74x = 1,646,729.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,729.24/1,354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.53

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