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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.86, 1,438.61 and 887.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.86, 1,438.61 and 887.16 is: 1,221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.86 : 1,438.61 = 887.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.86/1,438.61 = 887.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.86x = 1,438.61 × 887.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.86x = 1,276,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,279.47/1,044.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.49

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