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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.90, 2,710.86 and 882.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.90, 2,710.86 and 882.62 is: 1,322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.90 : 2,710.86 = 882.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.90/2,710.86 = 882.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.90x = 2,710.86 × 882.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.90x = 2,392,659.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,659.25/1,808.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.72

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