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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.08, 1,719.10 and 887.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.08, 1,719.10 and 887.05 is: 1,327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.08 : 1,719.10 = 887.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.08/1,719.10 = 887.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.08x = 1,719.10 × 887.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.08x = 1,524,914.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,914.62/1,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.07

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