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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993, 1,367.10 and 882.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993, 1,367.10 and 882.03 is: 1,214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993 : 1,367.10 = 882.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993/1,367.10 = 882.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993x = 1,367.10 × 882.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993x = 1,205,823.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,823.21/993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.32

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