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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.12, 2,419.41 and 882.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.12, 2,419.41 and 882.12 is: 1,324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.12 : 2,419.41 = 882.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.12/2,419.41 = 882.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.12x = 2,419.41 × 882.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.12x = 2,134,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,209.95/1,611.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.67

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