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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.38, 1,502.06 and 887.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.38, 1,502.06 and 887.54 is: 1,329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.38 : 1,502.06 = 887.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.38/1,502.06 = 887.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.38x = 1,502.06 × 887.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.38x = 1,333,126.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,126.38/1,002.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.97

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