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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.96, 1,549.24 and 887.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.96, 1,549.24 and 887.34 is: 1,328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.96 : 1,549.24 = 887.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.96/1,549.24 = 887.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.96x = 1,549.24 × 887.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.96x = 1,374,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,702.62/1,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.27

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