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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.10, 1,625.31 and 887.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.10, 1,625.31 and 887.43 is: 1,332.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.10 : 1,625.31 = 887.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.10/1,625.31 = 887.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.10x = 1,625.31 × 887.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.10x = 1,442,348.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,348.85/1,082.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.92

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