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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.70, 2,086.77 and 882.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.70, 2,086.77 and 882.82 is: 1,218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.70 : 2,086.77 = 882.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.70/2,086.77 = 882.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.70x = 2,086.77 × 882.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.70x = 1,842,242.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,242.29/1,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.66

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