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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.31, 2,085.62 and 882.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.31, 2,085.62 and 882.28 is: 1,217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.31 : 2,085.62 = 882.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.31/2,085.62 = 882.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.31x = 2,085.62 × 882.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.31x = 1,840,100.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,100.81/1,511.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.55

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