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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.33, 1,951.36 and 882.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.33, 1,951.36 and 882.42 is: 1,218.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.33 : 1,951.36 = 882.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.33/1,951.36 = 882.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.33x = 1,951.36 × 882.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.33x = 1,721,919.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,919.09/1,413.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.34

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