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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.09, 1,904.82 and 882.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.09, 1,904.82 and 882.66 is: 1,218.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.09 : 1,904.82 = 882.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.09/1,904.82 = 882.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.09x = 1,904.82 × 882.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.09x = 1,681,308.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,308.42/1,380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.26

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