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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.77, 2,195.36 and 882.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.77, 2,195.36 and 882.70 is: 1,218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.77 : 2,195.36 = 882.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.77/2,195.36 = 882.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.77x = 2,195.36 × 882.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.77x = 1,937,844.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,844.27/1,590.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.18

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