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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.52, 2,030.36 and 882.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.52, 2,030.36 and 882.16 is: 1,217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.52 : 2,030.36 = 882.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.52/2,030.36 = 882.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.52x = 2,030.36 × 882.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.52x = 1,791,102.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,102.38/1,471.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.18

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