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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.15, 1,903.82 and 882.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.15, 1,903.82 and 882.41 is: 1,217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.15 : 1,903.82 = 882.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.15/1,903.82 = 882.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.15x = 1,903.82 × 882.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.15x = 1,679,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,935.88/1,380.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.21

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