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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.15, 2,031.38 and 882.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.15, 2,031.38 and 882.47 is: 1,217.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.15 : 2,031.38 = 882.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.15/2,031.38 = 882.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.15x = 2,031.38 × 882.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.15x = 1,792,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,627.50/1,472.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.69

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