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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.97, 2,031.38 and 882.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.97, 2,031.38 and 882.39 is: 1,217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.97 : 2,031.38 = 882.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.97/2,031.38 = 882.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.97x = 2,031.38 × 882.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.97x = 1,792,469.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,469.40/1,471.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.74

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