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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.28, 1,526.31 and 887.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.28, 1,526.31 and 887.22 is: 1,332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.28 : 1,526.31 = 887.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.28/1,526.31 = 887.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.28x = 1,526.31 × 887.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.28x = 1,354,172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,172.76/1,016.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.48

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