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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,580.72, 2,181.20 and 882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,580.72, 2,181.20 and 882 is: 1,217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,580.72 : 2,181.20 = 882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,580.72/2,181.20 = 882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,580.72x = 2,181.20 × 882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,580.72x = 1,923,818.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,818.40/1,580.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.05

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