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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.07, 1,632.69 and 887.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.07, 1,632.69 and 887.83 is: 1,225.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.07 : 1,632.69 = 887.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.07/1,632.69 = 887.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.07x = 1,632.69 × 887.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.07x = 1,449,547.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,547.08/1,183.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.24

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