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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.32, 2,031.24 and 882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.32, 2,031.24 and 882 is: 1,217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.32 : 2,031.24 = 882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.32/2,031.24 = 882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.32x = 2,031.24 × 882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.32x = 1,791,553.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,553.68/1,471.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.65

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