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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.73, 1,454.09 and 887.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.73, 1,454.09 and 887.49 is: 1,225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.73 : 1,454.09 = 887.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.73/1,454.09 = 887.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.73x = 1,454.09 × 887.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.73x = 1,290,485.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,485.90/1,052.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.85

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