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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.41, 1,677.43 and 887.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.41, 1,677.43 and 887.35 is: 1,329.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.41 : 1,677.43 = 887.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.41/1,677.43 = 887.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.41x = 1,677.43 × 887.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.41x = 1,488,467.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,467.51/1,119.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.69

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