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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.58, 1,512.06 and 887.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.58, 1,512.06 and 887.06 is: 1,223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.58 : 1,512.06 = 887.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.58/1,512.06 = 887.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.58x = 1,512.06 × 887.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.58x = 1,341,287.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,287.94/1,096.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.16

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