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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.11, 1,330.92 and 874.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.11, 1,330.92 and 874.82 is: 1,319.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.11 : 1,330.92 = 874.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.11/1,330.92 = 874.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.11x = 1,330.92 × 874.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.11x = 1,164,315.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,315.43/882.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.92

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