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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.86, 1,695.88 and 887.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.86, 1,695.88 and 887.86 is: 1,331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.86 : 1,695.88 = 887.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.86/1,695.88 = 887.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.86x = 1,695.88 × 887.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.86x = 1,505,691.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,691.10/1,130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.46

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