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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.94, 1,868.65 and 882.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.94, 1,868.65 and 882.66 is: 1,217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.94 : 1,868.65 = 882.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.94/1,868.65 = 882.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.94x = 1,868.65 × 882.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.94x = 1,649,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,373.52/1,354.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.30

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