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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.46, 2,494.42 and 882.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.46, 2,494.42 and 882.27 is: 1,323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.46 : 2,494.42 = 882.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.46/2,494.42 = 882.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.46x = 2,494.42 × 882.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.46x = 2,200,735.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,735.05/1,662.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.79

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