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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.60, 1,395.02 and 887.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.60, 1,395.02 and 887.56 is: 1,225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.60 : 1,395.02 = 887.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.60/1,395.02 = 887.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.60x = 1,395.02 × 887.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.60x = 1,238,163.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,163.95/1,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.18

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