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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.33, 2,245.06 and 882.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.33, 2,245.06 and 882.60 is: 1,322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.33 : 2,245.06 = 882.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.33/2,245.06 = 882.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.33x = 2,245.06 × 882.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.33x = 1,981,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,489.96/1,498.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.47

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