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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.25, 1,656.42 and 887.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.25, 1,656.42 and 887.32 is: 1,328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.25 : 1,656.42 = 887.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.25/1,656.42 = 887.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.25x = 1,656.42 × 887.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.25x = 1,469,774.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,774.59/1,106.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.61

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