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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.48, 1,913.97 and 882.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.48, 1,913.97 and 882.54 is: 1,218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.48 : 1,913.97 = 882.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.48/1,913.97 = 882.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.48x = 1,913.97 × 882.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.48x = 1,689,155.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,155.08/1,386.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.30

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