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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.26, 1,951.26 and 882.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.26, 1,951.26 and 882.95 is: 1,219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.26 : 1,951.26 = 882.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.26/1,951.26 = 882.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.26x = 1,951.26 × 882.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.26x = 1,722,857.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,857.15/1,413.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.07

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