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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.29, 1,950.09 and 882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.29, 1,950.09 and 882 is: 1,217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.29 : 1,950.09 = 882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.29/1,950.09 = 882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.29x = 1,950.09 × 882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.29x = 1,719,979.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,979.38/1,413.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.00

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