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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.02, 2,622.48 and 883.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.02, 2,622.48 and 883.14 is: 1,323.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.02 : 2,622.48 = 883.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.02/2,622.48 = 883.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.02x = 2,622.48 × 883.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.02x = 2,316,016.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,016.99/1,750.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.42

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