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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.36, 1,565.56 and 887.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.36, 1,565.56 and 887.80 is: 1,226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.36 : 1,565.56 = 887.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.36/1,565.56 = 887.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.36x = 1,565.56 × 887.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.36x = 1,389,904.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,904.17/1,133.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.36

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