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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.02, 2,188.71 and 883.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.02, 2,188.71 and 883.14 is: 1,322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.02 : 2,188.71 = 883.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.02/2,188.71 = 883.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.02x = 2,188.71 × 883.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.02x = 1,932,937.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,937.35/1,462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.10

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