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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.52, 1,676.12 and 887.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.52, 1,676.12 and 887.24 is: 1,329.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.52 : 1,676.12 = 887.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.52/1,676.12 = 887.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.52x = 1,676.12 × 887.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.52x = 1,487,120.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,120.71/1,118.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.54

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