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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.19, 1,951.17 and 882.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.19, 1,951.17 and 882.88 is: 1,218.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.19 : 1,951.17 = 882.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.19/1,951.17 = 882.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.19x = 1,951.17 × 882.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.19x = 1,722,659.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,659.05/1,413.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.98

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