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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.61, 2,030.82 and 882.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.61, 2,030.82 and 882.14 is: 1,217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.61 : 2,030.82 = 882.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.61/2,030.82 = 882.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.61x = 2,030.82 × 882.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.61x = 1,791,470.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,470.48/1,471.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.36

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