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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.36, 1,990.42 and 882.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.36, 1,990.42 and 882.85 is: 1,218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.36 : 1,990.42 = 882.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.36/1,990.42 = 882.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.36x = 1,990.42 × 882.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.36x = 1,757,243.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,243.81/1,442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.31

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