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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.03, 2,638.90 and 882.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.03, 2,638.90 and 882.10 is: 1,323.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.03 : 2,638.90 = 882.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.03/2,638.90 = 882.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.03x = 2,638.90 × 882.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.03x = 2,327,778.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,778.09/1,759.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.33

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