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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.13, 2,063.28 and 882.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.13, 2,063.28 and 882.10 is: 1,323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.13 : 2,063.28 = 882.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.13/2,063.28 = 882.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.13x = 2,063.28 × 882.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.13x = 1,820,019.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,019.29/1,375.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.53

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