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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.74, 2,086.26 and 882.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.74, 2,086.26 and 882.17 is: 1,217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.74 : 2,086.26 = 882.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.74/2,086.26 = 882.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.74x = 2,086.26 × 882.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.74x = 1,840,425.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,425.55/1,511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.42

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