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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.14, 1,215.95 and 810.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.14, 1,215.95 and 810.68 is: 1,117.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.14 : 1,215.95 = 810.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.14/1,215.95 = 810.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.14x = 1,215.95 × 810.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.14x = 985,736.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,736.21/882.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.44

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