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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.99, 1,562.90 and 887.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.99, 1,562.90 and 887.90 is: 1,333.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.99 : 1,562.90 = 887.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.99/1,562.90 = 887.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.99x = 1,562.90 × 887.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.99x = 1,387,686.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,686.66/1,040.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.05

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