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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.63, 2,362.25 and 882.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.63, 2,362.25 and 882.08 is: 1,323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.63 : 2,362.25 = 882.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.63/2,362.25 = 882.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.63x = 2,362.25 × 882.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.63x = 2,083,693.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,693.48/1,574.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.29

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