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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.87, 2,207.84 and 882.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.87, 2,207.84 and 882.14 is: 1,217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.87 : 2,207.84 = 882.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.87/2,207.84 = 882.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.87x = 2,207.84 × 882.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.87x = 1,947,623.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,623.98/1,599.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.36

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