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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.57, 1,695.20 and 887.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.57, 1,695.20 and 887.00 is: 1,333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.57 : 1,695.20 = 887.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.57/1,695.20 = 887.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.57x = 1,695.20 × 887.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.57x = 1,503,629.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,629.49/1,127.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.52

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