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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.20, 1,323.81 and 814.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.20, 1,323.81 and 814.55 is: 1,222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.20 : 1,323.81 = 814.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.20/1,323.81 = 814.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.20x = 1,323.81 × 814.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.20x = 1,078,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,309.44/882.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.30

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