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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.12, 1,316.84 and 818.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.12, 1,316.84 and 818.03 is: 1,221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.12 : 1,316.84 = 818.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.12/1,316.84 = 818.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.12x = 1,316.84 × 818.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.12x = 1,077,214.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,214.63/882.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.17

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