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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.41, 2,087.08 and 882.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.41, 2,087.08 and 882.98 is: 1,218.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.41 : 2,087.08 = 882.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.41/2,087.08 = 882.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.41x = 2,087.08 × 882.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.41x = 1,842,861.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,861.79/1,512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.50

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