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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.92, 1,948.94 and 882.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.92, 1,948.94 and 882.10 is: 1,216.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.92 : 1,948.94 = 882.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.92/1,948.94 = 882.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.92x = 1,948.94 × 882.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.92x = 1,719,159.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,159.97/1,412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.74

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